Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax K110D

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-12 was announced 5 years after the K110D which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-12 grades vs the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 has 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 K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 vs the K110D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and K110D is 89 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and K110D.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-12 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus SZ-12 will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-12 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.