Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic GH4

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic GH4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is very well matched but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 13 months earlier than the GH4 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the GH4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and GH4 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and GH4.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.