Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GF2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 23 months later than the GF2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the GF2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and GF2 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and GF2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.