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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-15 scores versus the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic ZS70

 SZ-15 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus SZ-15

 ZS70 SZ-15 
LaunchedApril 2017June 2013Newer by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS70

 SZ-15 ZS70 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the ZS70.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and ZS70.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SZ-15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery power (380 shots)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus SZ-15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $450