Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Kodak EasyShare M341

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and the Kodak EasyShare M341, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS was introduced in January 2013 and Kodak EasyShare M341 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Kodak EasyShare M341 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SZ-16 iHS
      4. Advantage of Kodak EasyShare M341
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Kodak EasyShare M341.

      PROS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-16 iHS over Kodak EasyShare M341.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Kodak EasyShare M341
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 175 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 5x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1400 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Type D vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Olympus SZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-15
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-12
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Kodak Easyshare M5370
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon S95
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL820
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Pentax WG-2 GPS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Advantage of Kodak EasyShare M341

      Kodak M341
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak EasyShare M341 over Olympus SZ-16 iHS.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Kodak EasyShare M341
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 64
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/4.8
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 8 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) vs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Kodak EasyShare M341.

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony TX5
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Kodak Z990
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.0 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon ELPH 130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SZ-16 iHS Kodak EasyShare M341
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8064
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SZ-16 iHS Kodak EasyShare M341
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1400 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Kodak EasyShare M341 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Kodak EasyShare M341 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Kodak EasyShare M341 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2264, 4000 x 2256, 2832 x 2128, 2048 x 1536, 1800 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 960 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Kodak EasyShare M341 comes with KLIC-7003 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Kodak EasyShare M341 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SZ-16 iHS, and up to 1/1400 sec on Kodak EasyShare M341. Olympus SZ-16 iHS can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m on Kodak EasyShare M341..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS body has dimensions of 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57") and Kodak EasyShare M341 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.75"). Olympus SZ-16 iHS weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) and Kodak EasyShare M341 weighs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz).

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Kodak EasyShare M341

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Kodak EasyShare M341 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Kodak EasyShare M341 and give them scores of 55 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Kodak EasyShare M341

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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