Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GX8

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-10 was revealed 5 years prior to the GX8 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the GX8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 features external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 against the GX8.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and GX8 is 90 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and GX8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.