Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax W60

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 20 months after the W60 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 scores against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides 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) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 versus the W60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and W60.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.