Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FX90

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 23 months after the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-15 scores against the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the FX90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and FX90 is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and FX90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 will have an edge in sensor tech.