Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.