Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SH-2

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 20 months before the SH-2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-15 matches up against the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the SH-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and SH-2 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and SH-2.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.