Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ-15 was announced 15 months later than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-15 matches up against the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic ZS20
SZ-15 | ZS20 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | April 2012 | More recent by 15 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SZ-15
ZS20 | SZ-15 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS20
SZ-15 | ZS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the ZS20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and ZS20 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and ZS20.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-15 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 photographs |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $349 |