Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Launched February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-16 iHS was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic ZS80
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
ZS80 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2013 | More recent by 62 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic ZS80
SZ-16 iHS | ZS80 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the ZS80.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and ZS80 is 89 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and ZS80.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 327 grams (0.72 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
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 images | 380 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $448 |