Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 22 months before the Efina which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 grades versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 and the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and Efina is 89 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and Efina.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.