Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax XG-1
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax XG-1 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Launched July 2014
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Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-10 was launched 4 years earlier than the XG-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the XG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax XG-1
| SZ-10 | XG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus SZ-10
| XG-1 | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 41 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax XG-1
| SZ-10 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the XG-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and XG-1 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and XG-1.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-10 | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Pentax XG-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2014-07-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 240 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $300 | $599 |
