Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung GX-10

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 6 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. 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) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the GX-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and GX-10 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and GX-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have an edge in sensor technology.