Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's look more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 7 months after the FZ200 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades versus the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 vs the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger XZ-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.