Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-100

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 12 months prior to the SP-100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the SP-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the SP-100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and SP-100 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and SP-100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.