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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(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
Olympus 1
(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
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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.

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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.

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

 SZ-16 iHS 1 

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

 1 SZ-16 iHS 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 10 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 SZ-16 iHS 1 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 1 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography info
Olympus 1 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
Olympus 1 Sports photography information
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography factors
Olympus 1 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
great battery (410 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging factors
Olympus 1 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 1
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus Stylus 1
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