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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-10 scores versus the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS80

 SZ-10 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SZ-10

 ZS80 SZ-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2011More modern by 85 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS80

 SZ-10 ZS80 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 and the ZS80.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and ZS80.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
good battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic support
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-08 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $448