Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the GX-1L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and GX-1L is 89 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and GX-1L.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS should have an advantage in sensor technology.