Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FZ200
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus SZ-11
FZ200 | SZ-11 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FZ200
SZ-11 | FZ200 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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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 |