Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP1

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 3 years after the FP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the FP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the FP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and FP1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and FP1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern XZ-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.