Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have 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") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the ZS70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and ZS70 is 89 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.