Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SP-100

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 7 months before the SP-100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-15 matches up against the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-15 and the SP-100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and SP-100 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.