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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FS15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 2 years after the FS15 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic FS15

 SZ-11 FS15 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FS15 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FS15

 SZ-11 FS15 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the FS15.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and FS15 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and FS15.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-11 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography features
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $253 $180