Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G6

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic G6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 3 months prior to the G6 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the G6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic G6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the G6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and G6 is 89 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and G6.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.