Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Panasonic ZS70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus SZ-15
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Launched | April 2017 | June 2013 | Newer by 46 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS70
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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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 |