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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FH10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 17 months before the FH10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-11 scores against the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FH10

 SZ-11 FH10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FH10 SZ-11 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FH10

 SZ-11 FH10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 features outer 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 FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 versus the FH10.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and FH10 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and FH10.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
31
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $253 $110