Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ35

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 8 months after the FZ35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-10 grades versus the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 against the FZ35.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and FZ35 is 90 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and FZ35.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.