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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 17 months earlier than the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FZ200

 SZ-10 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FZ200 SZ-10 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ200

 SZ-10 FZ200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 against the FZ200.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and FZ200 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and FZ200.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (540 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (215g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
good battery life (540 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (588g)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (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 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine VII FHD
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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 215 grams (0.47 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 540 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $499