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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 4 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-15 grades versus the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic TS1

 SZ-15 TS1 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus SZ-15

 TS1 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic TS1

 SZ-15 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 vs the TS1.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and TS1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and TS1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (250g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $380