Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XZ-10 grades vs the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the ZS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and ZS5.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher XZ-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.