Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-x

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the K-x which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Pentax K-x. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys 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) and the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the K-x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and K-x is 89 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and K-x.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.