Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic GX7

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-15 was launched 4 months earlier than the GX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-15 grades against the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has 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) while the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the GX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and GX7 is 88 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and GX7.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The SZ-15 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult.