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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 19 months later than the I-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 grades vs the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax I-10

 SZ-11 I-10 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SZ-11

 I-10 SZ-11 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax I-10

 SZ-11 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-11 versus Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 versus the I-10.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and I-10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and I-10.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ-11 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus SZ-11Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-11 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-27 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $253 $310