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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 13 months after the TS10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic TS10

 SZ-10 TS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus SZ-10

 TS10 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS10

 SZ-10 TS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 against the TS10.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and TS10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $249