Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S2

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 18 months after the S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-15 matches up against the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 offers 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) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 and the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and S2 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and S2.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.