Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon P500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external dimensions of 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57″) and weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon P500 and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS. Olympus SZ-16 iHS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 63mm thinner than Nikon P500.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS is significantly lighter (268g ) than the Nikon P500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix P500 nor Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon P500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.