Q&A for SZ-15 - OLYMPUS Digital Camera

Questions :

What additional items are packaged with the camera?
What are the differences among the SZ-16, SZ-15 and SZ-14?
What are the compression rates and size of the image files in each record mode?
What type of memory card can I use with this model?
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?
How can I improve images taken indoors or in low light?

Question :
What additional items are packaged with the camera?

Answer:
The following items are packaged with the camera:

-	SZ-15 camera
-	Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery ( LI-50B )
-	USB cable ( CB-USB7 )
-	USB-AC adapter ( F-2AC )
-	Strap
-	Olympus Setup CD-ROM :
	* OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software ( Windows / Mac )
-	Instruction Manual
-	Warranty Card

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Question :
What are the differences among the SZ-16, SZ-15 and SZ-14?

Answer:
The following table describes the differences:


Effective Pixels	16 million pixels 1/2.3, CMOS	16 million pixels CCD: 1/2.3	14 million pixels CCD: 1/2.3
Monitor	3.0 inches, Approx 460,000 dots, TFT color LCD
Optical Zoom	24 x
Digital Zoom	4 x
Super-Resolution Zoom	2 x		Not available
Focal Length	4.5 mm - 108.0 mm ( 25 mm - 600 mm equivalent to 35 mm photography )
ISO Sensitivity	100 - 6400	100 - 1600	80 - 1600
Scene Modes	16 scene modes	14 scene modes	16 scene modes
Magic Filter	11 magic filters Pop Art / Pin Hole / Fish Eye / Drawing / Soft Focus / Punk / Sparkle / Watercolor / Reflection / Miniature / Fragmented
Image Size ( Still Pictures )	16M, 8M, 3M, VGA ( Aspect ratio can be selected from 4:3, 16:9, 3:2 and 1:1. )		14M, 8M, 5M, 3M, 2M, 1M, VGA ( Aspect ratio is 4:3. ) 16:9L, 16:9S
Image Size ( Movie )	1080P ( 1920 x 1080 ) 720P ( 1280 x 720 ) VGA ( 640 x 480 ) HS 120fps (640 x 480) HS 240fps (320 x 240)	720P ( 1280 x 720 ) VGA ( 640 x 480 )	720P ( 1280 x 720 ) VGA ( 640 x 480 ) QVGA ( 480 x 320 )
Photo with Movie Clip	Available	Not available
Memory	SD / SDHC / SDXC cards ( UHS-I compatible ), Eye-Fi card, FlashAir	SD / SDHC / SDXC cards Eye-Fi card
Battery	LI-50B
Number of Shots per Charge	Approx. 270 shots	Approx. 230 shots	Approx. 220 shots
Dimensions	107.9 mm (W) x 69.7 mm (H) x 39.9 mm (D) / 4.2" (W) x 2.7" (H) x 1.6" (D)	107.3 mm (W) x 68.8 mm (H) x 39.8 mm (D) / 4.2" (W) x 2.7" (H) x 1.6" (D)	106.5 mm (W) x 68.7 mm (H) x 39.5 mm (D) / 4.2" (W) x 2.7" (H) x 1.6" (D)
Weight ( Battery and Media Card Included )	227g	220g	216g
Color	Silver / Black / White	Silver / Black / Red
Software ( Packaged with the Camera )	OLYMPUS Viewer 3		OLYMPUS Viewer 2
Release Date	February 2013	February 2013	February 2012

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Question :
What are the compression rates and size of the image files in each record mode?

Answer:
The following tables show the approximate values:

[ Still Pictures ]
The compression rate in Fine mode ( shooting at high quality ) is 1/4. The rate in Normal mode ( shooting at normal quality ) is 1/8.

Image Size ( Aspect Ratio is 4:3 )	Compression	Number of storable pictures without sound		File Size ( Approx. )
Image Size ( Aspect Ratio is 4:3 )	Compression	37.9 MB Internal Memory	4 GB SD / SDHC / SDXC Card	File Size ( Approx. )
16M (4608 x 3456)	Fine	3	400	10.2 MB
16M (4608 x 3456)	Normal	7	750	5.5 MB
8M (3200 x 2400)	Fine	7	750	5.5 MB
8M (3200 x 2400)	Normal	13	1,340	3.1 MB
3M (1920 x 1440)	Fine	24	2,530	1.6 MB
3M (1920 x 1440)	Normal	49	4,960	0.8 MB
VGA (640 x 480)	Fine	220	20,670	0.2 MB
VGA (640 x 480)	Normal	403	41,340	0.1 MB

[ Movies ]

Image Size / Aspect Ratio	Frame Rate	Storable recording time with sound
Image Size / Aspect Ratio	Frame Rate	37.9 MB Internal Memory	4 GB SD / SDHC / SDXC Card
720P ( 1280 x 720 / 16:9 )	30fps	9 sec.	16 min.
720P ( 1280 x 720 / 16:9 )	15fps	18 sec.	31 min.
VGA ( 640 x 480 / 4:3 )	30fps	19 sec.	33 min.
VGA ( 640 x 480 / 4:3 )	15fps	37 sec.	64 min.

In regards to the movie recording time:

-	Regardless of the card capacity, the maximum file size per movie is 2 GB.

Note:

-	The amount of storable still pictures and movie recording time is approximate and calculated based on capacity. The actual amounts will differ according to the shooting conditions and other figures. The figures do not guarantee battery life.

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Question :
What type of memory card can I use with this model?

Answer:
This model is compatible with SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, including Eye-Fi.
xD-Picture Card™ and CompactFlash® media cannot be used.

Note:
To see a list of compatible memory cards, click here:

Compatibility table for Media Card ( SZ-Series )

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Question :
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?

Answer:
You can find the manual online. You can either read it online or download the instruction manual for your camera.
See the following Web page to find the available manuals:
Download Manuals

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Question :
How can I improve images taken indoors or in low light?

Answer:
If you see the RED blinking camera symbol on the LCD screen after you press shutter button half way down to focus, this is the camera shake warning. This indicates that there may not be enough light to steadily hold the camera to take a picture or freeze the movement of your subject. In this type of condition, we recommend the built-in flash to be popped-up, allowing for a faster shutter speed to avoid a blurry image. If flash use is not possible, a tripod or other stable surface may be needed to avoid getting a blurry image in situations where stabilizing the camera would improve the image.

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