Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic G100

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic G100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-15 was brought out 8 years earlier than the G100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-15 scores versus the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 and the G100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and G100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and G100.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G100 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.