Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.