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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-10 was revealed 10 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-10 grades versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony ZV-1

 SZ-10 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus SZ-10

 ZV-1 SZ-10 
ReleasedMay 2020February 2011More recent by 113 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony ZV-1

 SZ-10 ZV-1 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 against the ZV-1.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and ZV-1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
71
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus SZ-10Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Sony ZV-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $750