Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 II

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly similar but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 4 months earlier than the K-5 II and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the K-5 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and K-5 II is 89 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and K-5 II.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher.