Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-10 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was introduced 11 months later than the SZ-16 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-10 matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and SZ-16 iHS is 83 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.