Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Announced January 2011

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus XZ-1
XZ-10 | XZ-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+306k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus XZ-10
XZ-1 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus XZ-1
XZ-10 | XZ-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3664 x 2752 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) | 275 gr (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 320 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $428 | $567 |