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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 12 months after the FZ200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-15 scores against the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic FZ200

 SZ-15 FZ200 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus SZ-15

 FZ200 SZ-15 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FZ200

 SZ-15 FZ200 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the FZ200.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and FZ200 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and FZ200.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
68
lighter than competitors (250g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
63
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $499