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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 6 months after the FH10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-15 grades against the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FH10

 SZ-15 FH10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus SZ-15

 FH10 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH10

 SZ-15 FH10 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 against the FH10.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and FH10 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and FH10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (250g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
31
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $110