Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic SZ3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 4 years before the SZ3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 5010 scores vs the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5010 vs the SZ3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and SZ3.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.