Olympus XZ-10

519 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 519 reviews of Olympus XZ-10. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the lens and image quality. The usability and portability also get good opinions, but the energy efficiency and battery get mixed opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus XZ-10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus XZ-10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of Olympus XZ-10 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the low light performance and image quality. The performance and usability also get good feedback, whereas the screen and price get mixed opinions. Some have doubts about the flash and energy efficiency.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Olympus XZ-10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 216 user reviews of Olympus XZ-10 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the lens and image quality. The usability and performance are also appreciated, but there are some mixed comments about the reliability.

portability, performance, usability, image quality, lens

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Olympus XZ-10

Why has Olympus put a standard size sensor in an enthusiast compact?

Fast AF performance, Excellent f/1.8 to 2.7 aperture, Very responsive touchscreen

Small sensor means so-so ISO performance, Average video quality, Screen very reflective

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Olympus XZ-10 review

Will this make the ideal pocket snapper?

Touchscreen ; Art filters ; f/1.8 lens

Occasional slow processing times ; General metering sometimes fails

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Olympus Stylus XZ-10 review

At first glance the Olympus Stylus XZ-10 looks like a shrunken-down version of the comapny's top-spec XZ-2 compact. But it's both more and less than that: this middling advanced compact is a curious mix of high-spec - thanks to raw capture and the...

Small size, wide aperture lens, decent build quality, physical control ring around lens, raw file capture has its uses, often good quality from small sensor size, built-in ND filter

Lens introduces visible softness, white balance can be off, some issues with lens column not retracting, reflective LCD screen, sensor-shift stabilisation doesn't benefit preview

Slender and stylish, the XZ-10 leaves a good first impression - but the trim design not only cuts the fat compared to the top-spec XZ-2, it also pulls back on some of the more advanced features more commonly associated with an advanced compact. There's...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Olympus Stylus XZ-10 pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

Ahead of its official announcement, Pocket-lint was whisked away - to the outskirts of the Mojave desert, no less - to have a play with the forthcoming

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Olympus XZ-10 Review

, features a 5x optical zoom lens and a 12 megapixel back-illuminated sensor. It is available for £329.99.

Fast f/1.8-2.7 lens, Decent image quality, 5x optical zoom, 1cm minimum focusing distance, 5 fps continuous shooting at full resolution, Compact metal body, Aperture and shutter speed control ring, Full manual controls and RAW shooting, Screen has a...

AWB wasn't excellent under our studio lights, Fairly low battery CIPA rating, No Wi-Fi / GPS, Lacks auto-panoramic mode

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Olympus XZ-10 Review

There's a lot to like about the XZ-10, although it must be noted that the enthusiast compact market is one of the most competitive in the world of digital photography.

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Topham (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Olympus XZ-10 First Look

Sitting just below the Olympus XZ-2, the XZ-10 is aimed at those who demand a high-end, lightweight compact

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Olympus XZ-10 iHS Review

The Stylus XZ-10 sports Olympus's top features and hardware, giving the user higher image quality and performance than ever before. Built to perform better than most compact digicams, Olympus succeeded in producing a compact digital camera with very...

iAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; Command Dial and Hybrid Control Ring allow for fast and simple manual control ; Excellent image quality ; Image Stabilization keeps...

Weak pop-up flash unit ; Flash makes it tough to hold camera with 2 hands ; Poor battery life ; No external charging unit

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Lexy Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Olympus XZ-10

With great features like a fast f/1.8 lens and slow-motion video, the XZ-10 will win the hearts of photographers who want a pocketable camera. There are some image quality issues though, and battery life is short.

Wireless flash control ; Impressively low shutter lag times and fast AF ; Art filters and photo montage for fun effects ; Fast f/1.8 lens with rotating ring to change options

Lens exhibits plenty of chromatic aberration ; Short battery life

In sum, the XZ-10 is a very nice pocket-sized camera with lots of advanced features, but it does have some image quality issues that could frustrate advanced photographers.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Olympus XZ-10 Review

The new Olympus XZ-10 is a pocketable premium compact camera featuring a 12 megapixel backlit 1/2.3” CMOS sensor and an ultra-bright 26-130mm equivalent f/1.8-2.7 zoom lens. The XZ-10 also offers a high-resolution 3-inch touch-sensitive LCD screen,...

The Olympus XZ-10 packs most of the features of the flagship XZ-2 model into a camera that's almost half the size and weight, at a more affordable price point. Despite using a small 1/2.3” CMOS sensor, it delivers decent image quality largely thanks to...

May, 2013

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