Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled within a month of the SZ-16 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and SZ-16 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.