Olympus E-300 vs Olympus SZ-11

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-300 and Olympus SZ-11, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-300 was launched 7 years prior to the SZ-11 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-300 matches up against the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-300 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 enjoys physical dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-300 and Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-300 versus the SZ-11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and SZ-11 is 67 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-300 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.