Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic FP7
SZ-16 iHS | FP7 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
FP7 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FP7
SZ-16 iHS | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $230 | $227 |