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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Released January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-300
  • Renewed by Olympus E-330
Olympus SZ-10
(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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and SZ-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-300 was revealed 7 years earlier than the SZ-10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-300 grades vs the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus SZ-10

 E-300 SZ-10 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus E-300

 SZ-10 E-300 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2005More modern by 74 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k134kCrisper screen (+326k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus SZ-10

 E-300 SZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 enjoys physical dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-300 compared to the SZ-10.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-300 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-300
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
51
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography advice
37
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than average (215g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
9
no video
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus E-300Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-300 Olympus SZ-10
Also referred to as EVOLT E-300 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2005-01-10 2011-02-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 134k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624 grams (1.38 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $800 $300