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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 3 years after the TS10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic TS10

 SZ-16 iHS TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 TS10 SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic TS10

 SZ-16 iHS TS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the TS10.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and TS10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and TS10.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $249