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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 22 months after the FH7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-15 scores against the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FH7

 SZ-15 FH7 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2011Newer by 22 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SZ-15

 FH7 SZ-15 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH7

 SZ-15 FH7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the FH7.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and FH7.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $149