Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic SZ10

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic SZ10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was unveiled 2 years after the SZ10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX850 grades versus the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 provides outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX850 and the SZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and SZ10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and SZ10.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The GX850 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more modern GX850 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.