Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Announced January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ-15 was manufactured 3 years prior to the ZS100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-15 grades versus the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic ZS100
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus SZ-15
ZS100 | SZ-15 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | June 2013 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS100
SZ-15 | ZS100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 features external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 vs the ZS100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and ZS100 is 88 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and ZS100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 9.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 312g (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $700 |