Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic S3

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic S3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 2 months later than the S3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-10 scores against the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides physical 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 S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic S3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 versus the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and S3.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.