Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was announced 3 years earlier than the 1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ-10 scores against the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 against the 1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and 1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and 1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.