Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-15 was manufactured 3 years after the I-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-15 grades vs the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Pentax I-10
SZ-15 | I-10 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SZ-15
I-10 | SZ-15 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax I-10
SZ-15 | I-10 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the I-10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and I-10.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 153g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $310 |