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Olympus SZ-10 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:215 gBattery life (CIPA):220 shots

Olympus SZ-10 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

Score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

90%

4.3

Technical score

10%

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User score

▼Worse than 84% of cameras
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

4.9

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.7

Display & Design

8%

3.3

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

▼Worse than 77% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of camera Olympus SZ-10

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

4.9

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.7

Display & Design

8%

3.3

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

4.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Olympus SZ-10 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

4.3

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

5.8
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
▼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
▼ Worse than 79% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.44 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.44 µm
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.44 µm, which are smaller than those in 66.3% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 1,600
▼ Worse than 86% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,600, which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 13.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
N/A
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
▼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
▼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 9 Mbps which is lower than that of 92.7% of cameras and equal to that of 4.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
▼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
215 g
Weight
215 g
▲ Better than 75% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 215 g which is lighter than 75.4% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.5% of cameras.
Width
106 mm
Width
106 mm
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 106 mm which is narrower than 72.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Height
67 mm
Height
67 mm
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 67 mm which is shorter than 59.8% of cameras and equal to that of 1.8% of cameras.
Thickness
37.9 mm
Thickness
37.9 mm
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 37.9 mm which is thinner than 63.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
220 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
220 shots
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 220 shots, which is shorter than that of 82.2% of cameras and equal to that of 4.6% of cameras.
Battery capacity
925 mAh
Battery capacity
925 mAh
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 925 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 74.3% of cameras and equal to those in 2.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
▼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • 180 g lighter
    Weight
    215 g
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (215 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    215 g vs 395 g
  • 0.06 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.059 GB
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.059 GB vs 0 GB
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 13.9 mm narrower
    Width
    106 mm
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (106 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    106 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 180 g lighter
    Weight
    215 g
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (215 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    215 g vs 395 g
  • 13.9 mm narrower
    Width
    106 mm
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (106 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    106 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 0.06 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.059 GB
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.059 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 4.81 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.89 fps
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.9 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.89 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1.9 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.44 µm
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.44 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 93% less popular
    Olympus SZ-10 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    Olympus SZ-10 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.83 vs 6.2).
    5.83 vs 6.2
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1.9 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.44 µm
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.44 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    February 2011
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • 4.81 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.89 fps
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.9 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.89 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 21 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    9 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 110 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    220 shots
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (220 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    220 shots vs 330 shots
  • 195 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    925 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (925 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    925 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Olympus SZ-10

  • Extremely compact and lightweight for an 18x superzoom, making it very portable
  • Excellent optical zoom range (28-504mm equivalent) for its size
  • Good image quality in bright light with a 14-megapixel sensor
  • Very good, comfortable rubber grips on the body
  • Capable of close-up, macro photography (1cm focus distance)
  • Fun and useful 3D image and panorama shooting modes

What we don't like about Olympus SZ-10

  • Short battery life, roughly 220 shots
  • Small aperture at full zoom results in higher ISO needed, causing noise
  • Video resolution is limited to 720p, not Full HD
  • No wireless connectivity features
  • The 'shadow adjustment' setting can blur images, requiring it to be turned off
  • Not weather-sealed, requires care in dusty or humid environments

Verdict

The Olympus SZ-10 is a compact travel-zoom camera featuring a 14-megapixel CCD sensor and a versatile 18x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28–504mm. It includes a 3.0-inch LCD screen with 460,000 dots, sensor-shift image stabilisation to reduce blur, and the ability to record 720p HD video. Main pros include its lightweight and highly portable design, impressive zoom reach for its size, and creative features like 'Magic Art Filters' and a 3D photo mode. However, cons include subpar image quality in low light due to a maximum ISO of only 1600, relatively slow overall performance speeds, and a video resolution limited to 720p while competitors often offer 1080p.

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