Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 2 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-10 scores against the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 and the FS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and FS15 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and FS15.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-10 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SZ-10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.