Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung SL102

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was brought out 6 years after the SL102 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ10 grades against the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 provides external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 and the SL102.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and SL102.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SZ10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.