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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic TS10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic TS10

 SZ-11 TS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus SZ-11

 TS10 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic TS10

 SZ-11 TS10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography details
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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