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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 24 months after the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic ZS10

 SZ-16 iHS ZS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 ZS10 SZ-16 iHS 
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic ZS10

 SZ-16 iHS ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the ZS10.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and ZS10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and ZS10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $350