Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ70

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 3 years earlier than the FZ70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up against the FZ70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 features external dimensions 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 FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 and the FZ70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and FZ70 is 90 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind in sensor tech.