Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic 3D1

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 15 months later than the 3D1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the 3D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the 3D1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and 3D1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and 3D1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SZ-16 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.