Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-10 against the FZ28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and FZ28.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.