Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 20 months before the WG-M1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the WG-M1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.