Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7030
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7030 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus 7030
SZ-16 iHS | 7030 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
7030 | SZ-16 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 7030
SZ-16 iHS | 7030 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features external 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 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the 7030.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and 7030 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and 7030.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Also called as | - | mju 7030 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 140 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $179 |