Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ200

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

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.

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

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.