Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH20

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 3 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XZ-10 grades against the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 against the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and FH20.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.