Fujifilm XF10 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm XF10 versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and SZ10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was revealed 3 years after the SZ10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades versus the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 279 grams (0.62 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).

Check the Fujifilm XF10 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 versus the SZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF10 and SZ10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and SZ10.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XF10 will provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.