Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax ist DL2

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 5 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-11 grades against the ist DL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the ist DL2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and ist DL2 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and ist DL2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus SZ-11 will provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-11 will have an advantage in sensor tech.