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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus XZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was released 18 months earlier than the XZ-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus XZ-10

 SZ-11 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SZ-11

 XZ-10 SZ-11 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus XZ-10

 SZ-11 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 vs the XZ-10.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
35
decently wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (221 grams)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-27 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $253 $428