Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was unveiled 2 years later than the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 features outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP80 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.