Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX700

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.