Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II 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)
- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic LX100 II
SZ-11 | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus SZ-11
LX100 II | SZ-11 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | July 2011 | Newer by 86 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Sharper screen (+780k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic LX100 II
SZ-11 | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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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 |