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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Launched June 2013
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic TS6

 SZ-15 TS6 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus SZ-15

 TS6 SZ-15 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2013Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic TS6

 SZ-15 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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