Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G6

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G6, one is 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 G6 (16MP) is very similar but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the G6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical 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) and the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the G6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and G6 is 90 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and G6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G6 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.