Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic TS6

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.

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.

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.

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.