Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Revealed June 2020
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-11 was announced 10 years prior to the G100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades against the G100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic G100
SZ-11 | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus SZ-11
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Revealed | June 2020 | July 2011 | Newer by 108 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1380k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic G100
SZ-11 | G100 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 features outside dimensions 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 G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 against the G100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and G100 is 89 and 81 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and G100.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G100 will deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2020-06-24 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,840k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 352 gr (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $253 | $698 |