Olympus SZ-15 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 24 months later than the ZS8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-15 scores versus the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-15 and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the ZS8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and ZS8 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.