Olympus SZ-10 vs Sigma DP2

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-10 was launched 17 months after the DP2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-10 scores against the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical 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 Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 against the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and DP2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus SZ-10 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.