Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ70

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced around the same time to the FZ70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-15 grades versus the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 features outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the FZ70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and FZ70 is 88 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and FZ70.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.