Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax K-50

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-15 was introduced 5 months earlier than the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-15 grades vs the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax K-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 and the K-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and K-50 is 88 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and K-50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-15 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier.