Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax K-30

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively close but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-15 was released 8 months after the K-30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and K-30 is 88 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and K-30.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SZ-15 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The younger SZ-15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.