Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax Q10

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was announced 10 months after the Q10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-15 grades against the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-15 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 and the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.