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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 5 months prior to the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-10 matches up against the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax RZ10

 SZ-10 RZ10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SZ-10

 RZ10 SZ-10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax RZ10

 SZ-10 RZ10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 and the RZ10.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and RZ10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (178 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus SZ-10Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 178 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $200