Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic SZ1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 24 months earlier than the SZ1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5010 scores vs the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5010 against the SZ1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and SZ1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.