Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX75

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 2 years later than the FX75 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XZ-10 scores versus the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX75 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the FX75.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and FX75.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.