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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 7 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax K-1 II

 SZ-11 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus SZ-11

 K-1 II SZ-11 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2011Fresher by 80 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-1 II

 SZ-11 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outside 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-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 versus the K-1 II.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and K-1 II is 89 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and K-1 II.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will show greater detail because of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
86
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.4 frames per second)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
environment proof
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus SZ-11Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-07-27 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 819200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 1010 gr (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 670 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $253 $1,737