Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H70

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 2 years later than the H70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-15 matches up against the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony H70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and H70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.