Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 17 months prior to the F5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-11 scores vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 vs the F5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and F5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and F5.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.