Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic SZ1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic SZ1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 18 months later than the SZ1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-15 scores versus the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the SZ1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and SZ1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and SZ1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ-15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.