Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS6

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 4 years prior to the TS6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 and the TS6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and TS6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.