Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7010

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 7010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 3 years later than the 7010 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the 7010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys physical dimensions 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 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the 7010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and 7010 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and 7010.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.