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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus TG-810

 SZ-16 iHS TG-810 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 TG-810 SZ-16 iHS 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-810

 SZ-16 iHS TG-810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $428