Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS2

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-15 scores vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 against the TS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and TS2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and TS2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.