Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH1

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 14 months after the FH1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-10 grades versus the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the FH1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and FH1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.