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 TG-850 iHS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.09″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 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 Olympus TG-850 iHS and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS. Olympus TG-850 iHS is 6mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Olympus SZ-16 iHS but it is also 2mm wider.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-850 iHS 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 TG-850 iHS is 8g lighter than the Olympus SZ-16 iHS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-850 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SZ-16 iHS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-850 iHS 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 TG-850 iHS.