Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax K-70

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-12 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the K-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax K-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-12 and the K-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and K-70 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and K-70.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-12 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will produce greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be behind in sensor tech.