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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(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
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-15 was introduced 5 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-15 grades versus the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic ZS80

 SZ-15 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SZ-15

 ZS80 SZ-15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2013More modern by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS80

 SZ-15 ZS80 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the ZS80.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and ZS80 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and ZS80.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
68
lighter than competition (250g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $448