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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SZ-16 iHS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 ZS80 SZ-16 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 62 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper 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 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
79
good battery (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
62
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
73
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
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