Olympus SZ-11 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 3 years after the DP1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-11 grades vs the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the DP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and DP1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and DP1.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.