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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-10 was revealed 2 months later than the FP7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-10 scores versus the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 SZ-10 FP7 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 FP7 SZ-10 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 SZ-10 FP7 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with 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) and the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 versus the FP7.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and FP7 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and FP7.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
40
 excellent zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery power (240 shots)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
65
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 great zoom (504mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery power (220 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
 great battery power (240 shots)
 offers touch focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (147 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 bad battery power (220 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
41
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (240 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
29
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic jack
 heavier than average in class (147g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.10 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $227