Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax X90

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 13 months after the X90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-11 scores vs the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Pentax X90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 versus the X90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and X90 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and X90.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.