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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Launched February 2011
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 7 months earlier than the RZ18 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax RZ18

 SZ-10 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus SZ-10

 RZ18 SZ-10 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2011Newer by 7 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax RZ18

 SZ-10 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the RZ18.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and RZ18.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (178g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography details
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (178g)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax RZ18
 Olympus SZ-10Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-10 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $210