Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FP7

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 7 months later than the FP7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-11 matches up against the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 provides external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 versus the FP7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and FP7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and FP7.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SZ-11 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.