Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 18 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.