Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic G85

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic G85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the G85 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the G85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the G85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and G85 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and G85.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.