Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G5

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is very similar but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the G5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the G5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 and the G5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and G5 is 90 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and G5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.