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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 7 years before the S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic S1

 SZ-16 iHS S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S1 SZ-16 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2013Newer by 73 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic S1

 SZ-16 iHS S1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the S1.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and S1 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and S1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery (380 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic S1
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-08 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 1021 gr (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One Two
Cost at launch $230 $2,498