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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Announced July 2011
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured about the same time to the PX so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-11 matches up versus the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Ricoh PX

 SZ-11 PX 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus SZ-11

 PX SZ-11 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh PX

 SZ-11 PX 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 versus the PX.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and PX is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and PX.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh PX to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus SZ-11Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SZ-11 Ricoh PX
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $253 $329