Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax WG-1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 24 months after the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outside dimensions 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 WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the WG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and WG-1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and WG-1.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.