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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SZ-15 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Olympus SZ-15 has external dimensions of and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and the Olympus SZ-15. In this case, we can see that Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SZ-15 have the exact same height, width and thickness.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SZ-15.
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 24g lighter than the Olympus SZ-15 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus SZ-16 iHS nor Olympus SZ-15 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SZ-15's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.