Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched at a similar time to the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outer dimensions 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 XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and XZ-2 iHS is 89 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.