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 SP-100 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 SP-100 has external dimensions of 122 x 91 x 133 mm (4.8 x 3.6 x 5.25″) and weighs 594 g (1.31 lb / 20.95 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and the Olympus SP-100. Olympus SZ-16 iHS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 93mm thinner than Olympus SP-100.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SP-100.
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 (368g ) than the Olympus SP-100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus SZ-16 iHS nor Olympus Stylus SP-100 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 Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus SP-100'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.