Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax K-r

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-12 was introduced 11 months later than the K-r so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-12 scores versus the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has got outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 and the K-r.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and K-r is 89 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and K-r.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SZ-12 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SZ-12 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.