Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FS42
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed April 2009
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FS42, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 3 years later than the FS42 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the FS42 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic FS42
SZ-16 iHS | FS42 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | April 2009 | More recent by 46 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
FS42 | SZ-16 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FS42
SZ-16 iHS | FS42 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FS42 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the FS42.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and FS42 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and FS42.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $230 | $580 |