Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH3
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Launched September 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GH2
- Renewed by Panasonic GH4
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SZ-16 iHS was announced 4 months later than the GH3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic GH3
SZ-16 iHS | GH3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
GH3 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic GH3
SZ-16 iHS | GH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | September 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the GH3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and GH3 is 89 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and GH3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,744 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 540 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $230 | $799 |