Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FX48, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 2 years after the FX48 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outside 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) while the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and FX48 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and FX48.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-10 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.