Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GF6

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 3 months prior to the GF6 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outer 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) and the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and GF6 is 89 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and GF6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.