Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax K100D S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 5 years after the K100D S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax K100D S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the K100D S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and K100D S is 89 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and K100D S.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-16 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.