Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
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Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ-11 was released 19 months later than the FP1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 grades against the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FP1
| SZ-11 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus SZ-11
| FP1 | SZ-11 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FP1
| SZ-11 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 has outer 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) while the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 versus the FP1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and FP1 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and FP1.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 151 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $253 | $153 |