Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched January 2015

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 6 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm A170 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm A170
SZ10 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 66 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm A170 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the SZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and SZ10.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $80 | $200 |