Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic ZS15

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 20 months later than the ZS15 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-100 grades versus the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-100 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 against the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and ZS15 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and ZS15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.