Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 2 years after the SZ5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ10 scores versus the SZ5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic SZ5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 versus the SZ5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and SZ5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.