Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-15 scores against the XZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus XZ-10
| SZ-15 | XZ-10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SZ-15
| XZ-10 | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus XZ-10
| SZ-15 | XZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 versus the XZ-10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and XZ-10 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and XZ-10.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 35 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $200 | $428 |