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Olympus SZ-10

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Pros

  • Both AF tracking and face detection functions are also included
  • Colour reproduction is also good and macro photos look fantastic
  • good image quality

Cons

  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • lack of sound on video never bothered me
  • was a bit too light for me to keep a firm grip on when shooting

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4288, 3216 px
  • 3.1
  • Face detection, Face tracking, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Olympus SZ-10 - Pros & Cons

Olympus SZ-10

Pros

  • Both AF tracking and face detection functions are also included
  • Colour reproduction is also good and macro photos look fantastic
  • good image quality
  • at a very reasonable price
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • HDMI Control
  • playback also is a breeze

Cons

  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • lack of sound on video never bothered me
  • was a bit too light for me to keep a firm grip on when shooting
  • it is frustrating to have a camera with so much zoom
  • image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive
  • Olympus SZ-10 have Image Stabilization
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Olympus SZ-10 have Touch Screen
  • Does the Olympus SZ-10 have Weather Sealing
  • Olympus SZ-10 has not got manual focusing
  • the display screen has no touch support

Olympus SZ-10 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4288 x 3216 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus SZ-10 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4288 x 3216 px
Other resolutions
  • 4288x2416
  • 3264x2448
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
ProcessorTruePic III+
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom18.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.1
Maximum aperture3.1
Focal length equiv28 - 504
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentno
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range23.62 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Scene
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range7.1
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive0.9 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Spot AF-area
3D supportyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight7.58 oz
Width4.17 in
Height2.65 in
Depth1.49 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4288 x 3216 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Sunny
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceno
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions1280.0 px
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
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Design
Body typeMILC
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage59.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file systemExif 2.21
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
Bluetoothyes

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Olympus SZ-10 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (6)

2.9
Based on 6 reviews
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Olympus SZ-10 Olympus SZ-10 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 17.08.2011
Olympus SZ-10 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Olympus SZ-10 is a new wallet-friendly travel-zoom compact camera, featuring an 18x lens, 14 megapixel sensor, 720p HD video recording, 3 inch LCD screen, 3D photos, sensor-shift image stabilisation and a range of Magic Filters. Priced at around £155 / $250, read our Olympus SZ-10 review to find out if it cuts too many corners.

Olympus SZ-10 Olympus SZ-10 Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 08.07.2011
Olympus SZ-10 Review
3.0

And on they come! Compact maxi zoom digicams. This one has an 18x optical zoom, equating to a 28-504mm lens as 35 SLR equivalent, As I’ve said before, try to fit out a DSLR with an 18x zoom and you hit a brick wall! The SZ-10 is nicely configured and slips easily into any pocket,

Olympus SZ-10 Olympus SZ-10 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 08.02.2011
Olympus SZ-10 Review

Olympus SZ-10 review, find out how the SZ-10 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Olympus SZ-10 Olympus SZ-10 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 08.02.2011
Olympus SZ-10 Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Olympus SZ-10 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-504 mm F3.1-4.4 lens. Read our SZ-10 review to find its pros and cons.

Olympus SZ-10 Olympus introduces SZ-10 superzoom
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DPReview
Published: 08.02.2011
Olympus introduces SZ-10 superzoom

CP+ 2011: Olympus has announced the SZ-10 superzoom with 18x (28-504mm equiv.) optical zoom lens. Sporting a 14MP CCD sensor and a 460k dot 3.0" LCD, it features 720p HD recording , a 3D capture mode, AF tracking and HD output. It also includes the latest set of Magic Filters for both stills and videos. Priced at $249.99, it will be available from March 2011 in black and silver.

Olympus SZ-10 Olympus SZ-10 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Olympus SZ-10 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 09/20/2011Quick TakeProsNice compact bodyVersatile 18x optical zoom Dual IS Captures pleasing 14-megapixel photos in most conditionsPlethora of easy to use exposure modes8 Magic Filter modes for fun with stills and videoDedicated video record button for shooting HD video in any shooting