Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and ZS10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was announced very close to the ZS10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-1 scores versus the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-1 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and ZS10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS10 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.