Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH5

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 2 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the FH5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and FH5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and FH5.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-16 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.