Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS8 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-16 iHS was brought out 18 months after the ZS8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Panasonic ZS8
SZ-16 iHS | ZS8 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic ZS8
SZ-16 iHS | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the ZS8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and ZS8 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and ZS8.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 210 gr (0.46 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 images | 340 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $230 | $275 |