Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FX580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-16 iHS was revealed 4 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic FX580
SZ-16 iHS | FX580 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FX580
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the FX580.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and FX580 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and FX580.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 grams (0.50 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $230 | $499 |