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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus 8010

 SZ-16 iHS 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 8010 SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 8010

 SZ-16 iHS 8010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 8010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the 8010.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and 8010 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and 8010.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to render more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography features
Olympus 8010 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography details
Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging information
Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus 8010
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $600