Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-50

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 3 years prior to the K-50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outside dimensions 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 K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 versus the K-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and K-50 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and K-50.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-50 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.