Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh PX

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 6 months prior to the PX so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up against the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 offers 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) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh PX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 against the PX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and PX is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.