Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled at a similar time to the SZ3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the SZ3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the SZ3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and SZ3 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and SZ3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.