Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic S3

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic S3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 2 years after the S3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers exterior measurements 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 S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the S3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and S3 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and S3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.