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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 11 months earlier than the ZS15 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-11 grades versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic ZS15

 SZ-11 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus SZ-11

 ZS15 SZ-11 
LaunchedJune 2012July 2011Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic ZS15

 SZ-11 ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the ZS15.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and ZS15 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and ZS15.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (260 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $253 $279