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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The SZ-15 was brought out 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-15 matches up vs the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung TL500

 SZ-15 TL500 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus SZ-15

 TL500 SZ-15 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung TL500

 SZ-15 TL500 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 and the TL500.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and TL500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-15 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SZ-15 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Samsung TL500
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography details
Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL500 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (386g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
64
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (386g)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung TL500
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung TL500
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $527