Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FX700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 2 years after the FX700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the FX700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and FX700 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and FX700.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.