Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS3

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 6 months before the TS3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-10 grades versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 against the TS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and TS3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-10 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.