Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 5 months after the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features physical dimensions 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-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the SP-820UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and SP-820UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.