Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 8 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the WG-70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and WG-70 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and WG-70.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.