Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-10 grades vs the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor 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") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

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

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.