Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5
89 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37


91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- New Model is Panasonic TS6

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SZ-16 iHS was released 6 months earlier than the TS5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic TS5
SZ-16 iHS | TS5 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
TS5 | SZ-16 iHS |
---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic TS5
SZ-16 iHS | TS5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2013 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the TS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and TS5 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and TS5.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 370 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $230 | $350 |