Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung HZ35W

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with 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) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the HZ35W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and HZ35W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and HZ35W.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.