Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax K-01

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty close but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-10 was released 15 months prior to the K-01 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 versus the K-01.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and K-01 is 90 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and K-01.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-01 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.