Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic LF1

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 3 years before the LF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up against the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 and the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and LF1 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and LF1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-10 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.