Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax K-30

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax K-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-10 was brought out 20 months prior to the K-30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and K-30 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and K-30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-30 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.