Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX75

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic FX75, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 3 years after the FX75 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-15 scores versus the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has outside 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) while the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the FX75.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and FX75 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and FX75.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.