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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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 TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 12 months prior to the TG-850 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SZ-16 iHS TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 TG-850 iHS SZ-16 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SZ-16 iHS TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the TG-850 iHS.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and TG-850 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery power (330 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
really wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
really wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $250