Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax K-r

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 2 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-15 scores against the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outer dimensions 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-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).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-15 versus the K-r.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and K-r is 88 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and K-r.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SZ-15 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-15 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.