Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax 645D

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 2 years after the 645D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the 645D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Pentax 645D. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the 645D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and 645D is 89 and 50 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and 645D.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645D will offer you greater detail because of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.