Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS25

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 6 months after the TS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-15 grades against the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the TS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and TS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and TS25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.