Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched June 2013
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FP7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-15 was announced 2 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-15 grades vs the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FP7
SZ-15 | FP7 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SZ-15
FP7 | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FP7
SZ-15 | FP7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the FP7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and FP7 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and FP7.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-15 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $227 |