Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SZ10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-12 scores versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-12 against the SZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and SZ10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and SZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.