Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-5 II

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Pentax K-5 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very comparable but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 22 months prior to the K-5 II making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades vs the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 features physical measurements 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-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 against the K-5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and K-5 II is 89 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-11 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-5 II will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.