Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H20

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 22 months after the H20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 vs the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and H20 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and H20.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.