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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic G100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very similar but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 8 years before the G100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the G100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic G100

 SZ-16 iHS G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 G100 SZ-16 iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2013Fresher by 90 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kSharper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic G100

 SZ-16 iHS G100 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the G100.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and G100 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and G100.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic G100 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic G100 Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
56
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (226g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
78
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
78
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic G100
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-08 2020-06-24
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 352g (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $698