Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS70

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 7 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades vs the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 vs the ZS70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and ZS70.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.