Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

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).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.