Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic GM1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic GM1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly close but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-15 was announced 6 months before the GM1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ-15 scores versus the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 features 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 GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 and the GM1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and GM1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and GM1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier.