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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 4 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XZ-10 grades versus the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic FS15

 XZ-10 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FS15 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FS15

 XZ-10 FS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 vs the FS15.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and FS15 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and FS15.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger XZ-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
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you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (221g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-30 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $428 $180