Olympus SZ-16 iHS Preview

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Olympus has announced two new members of its Stylus SZ-series. And while the SZ-15 and SZ-16 may feature the same 24x optical zoom lens, 11 Magic Filters, and built-in dual image stabilization, the SZ-16 is an "iHS" model, which stands for Intelligent, High-Sensitivity and High-Speed. The SZ-16 also boasts a 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor optimized for filmmaking, thanks to its Multi-Motion Movie Image Stabilization and the TruePix VI Image Processor straight out of Olympus' more expensive PEN series cameras. 

Another benefit of the iHS-branding is Hand-held Starlight mode, which captures and combines multiple exposures to create crisp, noise-free images in darker shooting scenarios without the need for a tripod. The SZ-16 iHS also includes Beauty Make-up Mode -- which allows you to add blush, eyeliner, and other make-up effects to any portrait -- as well as Smart Panorama for capturing gorgeous 360-degree views.

The SZ-15 may save you about $30, but it lacks the movie image stabilization, the newer image processor, and Hand-held Starlight mode.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Features
  • 16MP CMOS image sensor
  • 24x optical zoom
    • 25mm widest angle
  • TruePix VI Image Processor
  • Full HD Video Recording
  • 3.0-inch LCD display
  • Hand-Held Starlight Mode
  • HDR Backlight Adjustment
  • High-Speed Sequential Shooting
  • Multi-Motion Movie IS
  • 11 Magic Filters
  • Beauty Make-up Mode
  • Smart Panorama

Available in white or black this March (2013), the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has an estimated MSRP of $229.99

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Olympus STYLUS SZ-16 iHS16MP 24x wide/48x SR Zoom 1080p HD 3-inch Hi-Res LCD - W
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