Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Q
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Announced June 2011
- Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-10 was launched 4 months before the Q and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-10 matches up against the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax Q
| SZ-10 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus SZ-10
| Q | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax Q
| SZ-10 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | June 2011 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has exterior 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) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the Q.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and Q is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and Q.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Olympus SZ-10 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Pentax Q |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2011-06-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | 230 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $300 | $695 |