Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung CL5

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-15 was released 4 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-15 grades versus the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 against the CL5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and CL5 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and CL5.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-15 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-15 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.