Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic SZ10

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 23 months prior to the SZ10 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XZ-10 grades vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with physical 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 SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 vs the SZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.