Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax S1

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 23 months after the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outer 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) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and S1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and S1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.