Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FH10

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was brought out 12 months prior to the FH10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic FH10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-12 against the FH10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and FH10 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and FH10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.