Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GX85

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic GX85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was announced 6 years earlier than the GX85 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-10 scores vs the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the GX85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and GX85 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and GX85.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.