Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 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
- Revealed June 2013
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FH7
SZ-15 | FH7 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | September 2011 | Newer by 22 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SZ-15
FH7 | SZ-15 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FH7
SZ-15 | FH7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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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 |