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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled at a similar time to the FX78 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 SZ-10 FX78 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 FX78 SZ-10 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 SZ-10 FX78 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 against the FX78.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and FX78 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and FX78.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-10 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography advice
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography factors
40
 great zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
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 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 great reach (504mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (200 CIPA)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography advice
40
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging information
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic jack
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $210