Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus XZ-10

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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The SZ-15 was released 5 months later than the XZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

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.

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.

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.

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.