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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released very close to the ZS10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-10 grades vs the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS10

 SZ-10 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SZ-10

 ZS10 SZ-10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS10

 SZ-10 ZS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the ZS10.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and ZS10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and ZS10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $350