Olympus SZ-10 vs Sigma DP1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-10 was introduced 2 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-10 grades versus the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and DP1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will deliver greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.