Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LZ40

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic LZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 11 months prior to the LZ40 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades versus the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 versus the LZ40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and LZ40.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.