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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2003
  • Replacement is Olympus E-3
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was announced 10 years before the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-1 grades versus the SZ-16 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 E-1 SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus E-1

 SZ-16 iHS E-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2003Fresher by 110 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k134kClearer display (+326k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 E-1 SZ-16 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 enjoys outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-1 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and SZ-16 iHS is 59 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will provide extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-1
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
57
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (735 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
47
lighter than average in class (735g)
environment sealing
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Olympus E-1Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-1 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2003-11-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 2560 x 1920 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 134k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735 gr (1.62 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,700 $230