Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 14 months earlier than the FZ150 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-10 matches up against the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 provides physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 against the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and FZ150 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and FZ150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.