Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FS12

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FS12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 23 months after the FS12 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-10 grades vs the FS12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FS12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the FS12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and FS12 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and FS12.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SZ-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.