Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GF6

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GF6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GF6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 against the GF6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and GF6 is 90 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and GF6.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.