Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS3

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 4 years after the ZS3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-15 grades versus the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the ZS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and ZS3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and ZS3.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.