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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 8 months after the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-10 scores against the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 SZ-10 ZS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2010More modern by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 ZS5 SZ-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 SZ-10 ZS5 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the ZS5.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and ZS5.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
40
 excellent zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
31
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
65
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (504mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
40
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $300