Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Q10

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was released 13 months earlier than the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 grades versus the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outside 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) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 and the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and Q10 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and Q10.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.