Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ60

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 17 months prior to the FZ60 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up against the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 against the FZ60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and FZ60 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and FZ60.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.