Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was launched 2 years later than the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and SZ-16 iHS is 82 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 II offers the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern E-M10 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.