Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH20

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was announced 14 months later than the FH20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-10 scores against the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with exterior 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 FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the FH20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and FH20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and FH20.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SZ-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.