Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung GX-20

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly close but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides external 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) and the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and GX-20 is 89 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and GX-20.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will result in greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.