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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus XZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced about the same time to the XZ-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the XZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus XZ-10

 SZ-16 iHS XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 XZ-10 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus XZ-10

 SZ-16 iHS XZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the XZ-10.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and XZ-10.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $428