Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic 3D1

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic 3D1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 3 months before the 3D1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-11 scores versus the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outside 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) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 against the 3D1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and 3D1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and 3D1.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.