Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-10

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 24 months before the XZ-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the XZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the XZ-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and XZ-10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and XZ-10.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.