Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX20

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty close but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-15 was announced 15 months later than the NX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-15 scores vs the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want 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") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the NX20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and NX20 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and NX20.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.