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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 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 RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced within a month of the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades vs the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax RZ10

 SZ-11 RZ10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SZ-11

 RZ10 SZ-11 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax RZ10

 SZ-11 RZ10 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SZ-11 and the RZ10.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and RZ10 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and RZ10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (178 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (178 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus SZ-11Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 178 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $253 $200