Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-01

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-01, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively close but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-11 was announced 10 months before the K-01 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-11 grades versus the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-01 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 versus the K-01.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and K-01 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind in sensor tech.