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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(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
Pentax I-10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Pentax I-10

 SZ-15 I-10 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SZ-15

 I-10 SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax I-10

 SZ-15 I-10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
Pentax I-10 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
68
lighter than others in class (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus SZ-15Pentax Optio I-10
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