Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS was introduced in January 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • 1.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SZ-16 iHS
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10.

      PROS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-16 iHS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 288 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 12x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.1
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps vs 1.4 fps
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output Type D vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 220 shots vs 200 shots

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      Olympus SZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-15
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-12
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Kodak Easyshare M5370
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Kodak M341
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon S95
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL820
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Pentax WG-2 GPS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      Panasonic SZ10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 over Olympus SZ-16 iHS.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 24 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/6.3
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) vs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10.

      Leica Q3
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SZ-16 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SZ-16 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.5 fps1.4 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life220 shots200 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 have 3.0" screens with 460k dot resolution. Olympus SZ-16 iHS has a Fixed screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SZ-16 iHS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. Olympus SZ-16 iHS can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 can shoot continuously up to 1.4 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS body has dimensions of 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 body has dimensions of 99 x 60 x 30 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.18"). Olympus SZ-16 iHS weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 weighs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz).

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      108 mm

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      99 mm

      60 mm

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      40 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and give them scores of 55 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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