Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS20

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the TS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ-10 matches up against the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outer 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) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the TS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and TS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.