Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FX90

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FX90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 17 months later than the FX90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the FX90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and FX90 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and FX90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.