Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic LX100

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-10 was released 4 years prior to the LX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 features exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 against the LX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and LX100 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and LX100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-10 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.