Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 6 months prior to the FZ70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the FZ70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and FZ70 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and FZ70.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.