Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S570 was unveiled 18 months before the SZ-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S570 grades vs the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus SZ-10
S570 | SZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon S570
SZ-10 | S570 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus SZ-10
S570 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 features external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions 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 Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S570 compared to the SZ-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and SZ-10.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-10 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $300 |