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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus 1s
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus 1

 SZ-10 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus SZ-10

 1 SZ-10 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2011Newer by 34 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 1

 SZ-10 1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Olympus 1
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
Olympus 1 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Olympus 1
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
great battery pack (410 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
40
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 1
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Stylus 1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Stylus 1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 402 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $700