Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma fp L

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 9 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the fp L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and fp L is 89 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and fp L.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will resolve more detail due to its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind in sensor tech.