Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 18 months later than the TG-810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the TG-810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and TG-810 is 89 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and TG-810.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.