Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH1
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic FH1
SZ-16 iHS | FH1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FH1
SZ-16 iHS | FH1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the FH1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and FH1 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and FH1.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 163g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $230 | $150 |