Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 23 months before the SZ-16 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ-10 matches up against the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and SZ-16 iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.