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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Released February 2011
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS50

 SZ-10 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus SZ-10

 ZS50 SZ-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2011Fresher by 47 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS50

 SZ-10 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 against the ZS50.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and ZS50 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and ZS50.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (243g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (243g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $350