Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic SZ5

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic SZ5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was released 11 months before the SZ5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 scores vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with 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) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 against the SZ5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and SZ5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and SZ5.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-11 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.