Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP1

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 3 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-15 scores against the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the FP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and FP1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and FP1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.