Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 16 months before the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the ZS15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and ZS15 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and ZS15.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.