Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 6 months after the LZ30 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-15 matches up against the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outer 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 LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the LZ30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and LZ30.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.