Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-x

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-11 was released 20 months after the K-x which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up against the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 has got external 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 K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 and the K-x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and K-x is 89 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and K-x.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-11 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-11 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.