Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic SZ8
Portability
82 Imaging
52 Features
73 Overall
60
82 Imaging
52 Features
73 Overall
60
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Released March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
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On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic SZ8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
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Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 matches up vs the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic SZ8
| E-M10 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus E-M10
| SZ8 | E-M10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic SZ8
| E-M10 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | January 2014 | Same age |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 and the SZ8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and SZ8 is 82 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and SZ8.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-M10 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (396 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than average (396 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lighter than competition in class (159g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Olympus E-M10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging advice
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than average (396 grams)
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-03-18 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Number of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 5.20 m |
| Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1（FULL）～1/64） | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 884 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 shots | 200 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $600 | $275 |