Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ-15 was introduced 2 years after the FX700 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-15 scores versus the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FX700
SZ-15 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus SZ-15
FX700 | SZ-15 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FX700
SZ-15 | FX700 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the FX700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and FX700.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 176 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $399 |