Olympus SZ-10 vs Sigma DP2s

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-10 was brought out 12 months later than the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 and Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 against the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and DP2s.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus SZ-10 will deliver more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.