Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP5

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FP5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 2 months later than the FP5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-10 scores against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 vs the FP5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and FP5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and FP5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.