Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-5

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 5 years before the TG-5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the TG-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and TG-5 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and TG-5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.