Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ60

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 12 months later than the FZ60 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-15 scores versus the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 has outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 versus the FZ60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and FZ60 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and FZ60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-15 will have a benefit in sensor technology.