Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very similar but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 2 years later than the XZ-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XZ-10 grades vs the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 against the XZ-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and XZ-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus XZ-10 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.