Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G100
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Released June 2020
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G100 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic G100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-10 was released 10 years before the G100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 scores versus the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic G100
SZ-10 | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus SZ-10
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Released | June 2020 | February 2011 | Newer by 114 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 460k | Sharper display (+1380k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic G100
SZ-10 | G100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 features 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) whilst the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the G100.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and G100 is 90 and 81 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and G100.
Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G100 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2020-06-24 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 lbs) | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
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 photos | 270 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $698 |