Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL500

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 8 months later than the TL500 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-10 scores vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys 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 Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and TL500.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-10 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.