Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 4 months earlier than the Efina so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with external 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) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the Efina.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and Efina is 89 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and Efina.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.