Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GH3

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was introduced 19 months earlier than the GH3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-10 grades vs the GH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has exterior dimensions 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 GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 vs the GH3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and GH3 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and GH3.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GH3 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.