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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 14 months prior to the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-10 grades against the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS20

 SZ-10 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SZ-10

 ZS20 SZ-10 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2011More modern by 14 months
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS20

 SZ-10 ZS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the ZS20.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and ZS20.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (206g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $349