Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS20

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced 6 months prior to the TS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-11 grades versus the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 provides physical 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 TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the TS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and TS20 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and TS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.