Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6
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![Olympus SZ-15 front Olympus SZ-15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-15/Olympus-SZ-15-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6/Panasonic-FH6-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SZ-15 was introduced 18 months later than the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-15 scores versus the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FH6
SZ-15 | FH6 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus SZ-15
FH6 | SZ-15 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH6
SZ-15 | FH6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 features external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 vs the FH6.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and FH6 is 88 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and FH6.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | 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 grams (0.55 lbs) | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 280 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $129 |