Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax WG-10

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 5 months prior to the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the WG-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and WG-10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.