Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 23 months before the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-10 grades against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides outside 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 ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the ZS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and ZS25 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and ZS25.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.