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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 23 months prior to the FH10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the FH10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FH10

 SZ-10 FH10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FH10 SZ-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FH10

 SZ-10 FH10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 against the FH10.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and FH10 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and FH10.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (215g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $110