Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 13 months after the SZ-16 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-16 iHS is 60 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.