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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the SZ-11 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades versus the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SZ-11

 SZ-10 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SZ-10

 SZ-11 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SZ-11

 SZ-10 SZ-11 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the SZ-11.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and SZ-11 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and SZ-11.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography details
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $253