Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic SZ10

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic SZ10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was revealed 5 years later than the SZ10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and SZ10 is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and SZ10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides a benefit in sensor tech.