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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-15 grades vs the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic ZS10

 SZ-15 ZS10 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SZ-15

 ZS10 SZ-15 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS10

 SZ-15 ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with external 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 ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the ZS10.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and ZS10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
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lighter than others (250 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (219 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $350