Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-16 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic ZR1
SZ-16 iHS | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 43 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic ZR1
SZ-16 iHS | ZR1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features 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) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the ZR1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and ZR1 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and ZR1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 shots | - |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $230 | $280 |