Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets look much closer at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 13 months after the SZ1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XZ-10 matches up against the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 features exterior dimensions 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 versus the SZ1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and SZ1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and SZ1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.