Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS20

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.