Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched June 2013
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-15 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-15 grades vs the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic TS6
SZ-15 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus SZ-15
TS6 | SZ-15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | June 2013 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic TS6
SZ-15 | TS6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 and the TS6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and TS6.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 370 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $300 |