Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 17 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades vs the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and SZ-16 iHS is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.