Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Announced February 2019
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ-16 iHS was launched 7 years before the FZ1000 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the FZ1000 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
FZ1000 II | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | January 2013 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Clearer screen (+780k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the FZ1000 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and FZ1000 II is 89 and 55 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and FZ1000 II.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2019-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 808g (1.78 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 350 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $230 | $898 |