Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX78

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 2 years later than the FX78 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-15 grades vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has outer measurements 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 FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX78 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and FX78 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and FX78.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.