Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH25

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outside 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 FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the FH25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and FH25 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and FH25.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SZ-16 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.