Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1
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![Olympus SZ-15 front Olympus SZ-15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-15/Olympus-SZ-15-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
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.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic S1
SZ-15 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SZ-15
S1 | SZ-15 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 68 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic S1
SZ-15 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and S1 is 88 and 54 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 1021 gr (2.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Price at release | $200 | $2,498 |