Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SZ-15

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 13 months prior to the SZ-15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX150 IS scores against the SZ-15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS against the SZ-15.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SZ-15 is 86 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SZ-15.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.