Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic LX7

Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-10 was brought out 20 months prior to the LX7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-10 grades vs the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 and the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.