Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 9 months later than the TG-1 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the TG-1 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and TG-1 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.