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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 11 months before the FZ200 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-11 grades versus the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FZ200

 SZ-11 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FZ200 SZ-11 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FZ200

 SZ-11 FZ200 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the FZ200.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and FZ200 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and FZ200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (588g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
63
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 200 images 540 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $253 $499