Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic SZ3

Lets look much closer at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed at a similar time to the SZ3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XZ-10 scores vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the SZ3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.