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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is relatively close but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 8 years before the LX100 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up against the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 SZ-11 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus SZ-11

 LX100 II SZ-11 
LaunchedAugust 2018July 2011Newer by 86 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic LX100 II

 SZ-11 LX100 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 features external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic LX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 and the LX100 II.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and LX100 II is 89 and 81 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and LX100 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography info
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
78
great battery power (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
76
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging features
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
36
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2018-08-22
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 17MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1800s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 392 gr (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $253 $998