Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax E70

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 2 years after the E70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-10 grades against the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 offers external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 and the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and E70.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.