Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-15 was released 3 years after the FH1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-15 grades against the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FH1
| SZ-15 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus SZ-15
| FH1 | SZ-15 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH1
| SZ-15 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 features outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the FH1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and FH1 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and FH1.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 163g (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $200 | $150 |