Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic FZ28
SZ-16 iHS | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
FZ28 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic FZ28
SZ-16 iHS | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |