Nikon S570 vs Olympus XZ-10

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S570 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the XZ-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S570 scores against the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S570 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Nikon S570 and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S570 vs the XZ-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and XZ-10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and XZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.