Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ1

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SZ1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 7 months after the SZ1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the SZ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and SZ1 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and SZ1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.