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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 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 FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 14 months after the FP2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades versus the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FP2

 SZ-10 FP2 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FP2 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP2

 SZ-10 FP2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has got outside measurements 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 FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 against the FP2.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and FP2 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and FP2.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $80