Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH6

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and FH6 is 88 and 96 respectively.

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.