Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 versus the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and S1 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and S1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1 will give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.