Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-16 iHS was launched 6 years earlier than the ZS200 and that 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 ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the ZS200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic ZS200
SZ-16 iHS | ZS200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
ZS200 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2013 | More recent by 62 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Clearer display (+780k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic ZS200
SZ-16 iHS | ZS200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features physical dimensions 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 ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the ZS200.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and ZS200 is 89 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and ZS200.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DC-TZ200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.80 m (at 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
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 | 220 shots | 370 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $230 | $800 |