Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GF1

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very similar but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The SZ-10 was brought out 17 months later than the GF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades vs the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 offers physical measurements 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 GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the GF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and GF1 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and GF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus SZ-10 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.