Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FH20

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 19 months after the FH20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-11 matches up against the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 features physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the FH20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and FH20 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and FH20.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-11 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.