Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 2 years after the FP7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the FP7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and FP7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and FP7.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-16 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.