Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax I-10

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SH-50 versus Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-50 was launched 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH-50 grades versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-50 versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 versus the I-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and I-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SH-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.