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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(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
Panasonic FH1
(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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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FH1

 SZ-15 FH1 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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).

Compare the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography features
Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (250g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic 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