Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic SZ10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was announced 4 years later than the SZ10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1X grades vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X and the SZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and SZ10 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and SZ10.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.