Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH6

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 13 months after the FH6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the FH6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and FH6 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and FH6.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.