Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SZ-10 was launched 2 years after the FX580 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-10 scores against the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FX580
SZ-10 | FX580 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus SZ-10
FX580 | SZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FX580
SZ-10 | FX580 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 versus the FX580.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and FX580 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and FX580.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery format | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $499 |