Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 6 months before the ZS35 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-15 matches up against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys exterior 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 ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 and the ZS35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and ZS35.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.