Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic GX850

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The SZ-10 was brought out 6 years prior to the GX850 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-10 grades vs the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the GX850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and GX850 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and GX850.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.