Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax 645D

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) have different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was announced 12 months after the 645D and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-30MR grades against the 645D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax 645D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the 645D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and 645D is 89 and 50 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and 645D.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax 645D will provide you with extra detail with its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR provides an advantage in sensor technology.