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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FZ150

 SZ-10 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FZ150 SZ-10 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2011More recent by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ150

 SZ-10 FZ150 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery pack (410 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (528g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 528g (1.16 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $499