Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled at a similar time to the LZ30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys external 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 LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the LZ30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and LZ30 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and LZ30.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.