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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 20 months after the 3D1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-15 grades versus the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
 SZ-15 3D1 
AnnouncedJune 2013November 2011More modern by 20 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus SZ-15

		

		

			
 3D1 SZ-15 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
 SZ-15 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic 3D1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the 3D1.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and 3D1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and 3D1.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
53
 incredible zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
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 lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (23mm)
 very long reach (483mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 features touch to focus
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery life (200 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
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 manual focus
 rather wide (23mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery life (200 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $670