Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70
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![Olympus SZ-10 front Olympus SZ-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-10/Olympus-SZ-10-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Released March 2009
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SZ-10 was unveiled 24 months later than the X70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades against the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Pentax X70. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax X70
SZ-10 | X70 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus SZ-10
X70 | SZ-10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax X70
SZ-10 | X70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax X70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 and the X70.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Pentax-X70-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Pentax-X70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and X70.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Pentax-X70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Pentax-X70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Pentax X70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 410g (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $200 |