Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic G85

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic G85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SZ-10 was brought out 6 years prior to the G85 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-10 scores vs the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic G85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the G85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and G85 is 90 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and G85.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G85 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.