Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ10

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SZ10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the SZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and SZ10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and SZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X10 will be behind in sensor tech.