Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GH2

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The SZ-10 was brought out within a month of the GH2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the GH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the GH2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and GH2 is 90 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and GH2.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GH2 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.