Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic TS10

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and TS10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was brought out 13 months after the TS10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the XZ-1 grades against the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-1 and the TS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and TS10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent XZ-1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.