Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
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The SZ-10 was unveiled 5 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax ist DL2
SZ-10 | ist DL2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2006 | Fresher by 62 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus SZ-10
ist DL2 | SZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax ist DL2
SZ-10 | ist DL2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 against the ist DL2.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and ist DL2 is 90 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and ist DL2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-10 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SZ-10 will produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Pentax-ist-DL2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | - |