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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 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 ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 8 months later than the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XZ-10 grades versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic ZS15

 XZ-10 ZS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2012More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus XZ-10

 ZS15 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZS15

 XZ-10 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 features outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 and the ZS15.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and ZS15.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent XZ-10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (208g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (221g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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lighter than others (208g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
35
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (208g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $428 $279