Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FZ300

Below, we are looking at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FZ300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XZ-10 grades against the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outside measurements 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 FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 against the FZ300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and FZ300.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged XZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.