Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH8

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 13 months after the FH8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the FH8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and FH8 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and FH8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ-16 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.