Leica C vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look much closer at the Leica C and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and SZ10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The C was revealed 16 months before the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the C matches up against the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica C features outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the C versus the SZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and SZ10.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The C using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older C is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.