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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 4 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic FZ28

 SZ-16 iHS FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 FZ28 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FZ28

 SZ-16 iHS FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with physical 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 FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the FZ28.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and FZ28 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
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lighter than average in class (226g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 417g (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 One One
Price at launch $230 $599