Kodak Touch vs Olympus SZ-10

In this article, we will be analyzing the Kodak Touch and Olympus SZ-10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively close but the Touch (1/3") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Touch was unveiled about the same time to the SZ-10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Touch being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Touch matches up against the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Touch and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Touch Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Touch provides external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Touch and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Touch versus the SZ-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Touch and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Touch and SZ-10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Touch has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.