Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-10 was revealed 22 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-10 scores vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has physical 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 Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 and the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and EX2F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SZ-10 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.