Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GF3

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 18 months after the GF3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the GF3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and GF3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and GF3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.