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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was released 6 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-15 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SZ-15 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Galaxy Camera 2 SZ-15 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SZ-15 Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2014Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $400