Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS7

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 24 months after the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outside dimensions 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 ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and ZS7 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and ZS7.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.