Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH10

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out at a similar time to the FH10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the XZ-10 matches up against the FH10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 and the FH10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and FH10.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.