Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G9

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and G9 (20MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 7 years earlier than the G9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has got outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 vs the G9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and G9 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and G9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-11 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.