Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS60

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 3 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-15 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the ZS60.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and ZS60.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.