Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was brought out 12 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.