Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SZ-11 was launched 19 months later than the TS10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-11 scores vs the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic TS10
SZ-11 | TS10 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus SZ-11
TS10 | SZ-11 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic TS10
SZ-11 | TS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the TS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and TS10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and TS10.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-11 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.50 lbs) | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $253 | $249 |