Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8000

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 3 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the 8000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and 8000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and 8000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.