Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- New Model is Olympus 1s

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

The SZ-16 iHS was launched 10 months before the 1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the 1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus 1
SZ-16 iHS | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
1 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 10 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 1
SZ-16 iHS | 1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the 1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and 1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and 1.
All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 402 gr (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 410 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $230 | $700 |