Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 13 months after the FZ100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 and the FZ100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and FZ100 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and FZ100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-11 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.