Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 8 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores vs the FZ1000 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has 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 Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 versus the FZ1000 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and FZ1000 II is 89 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and FZ1000 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-11 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be behind in sensor tech.