Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-01

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-30MR was announced 15 months prior to the K-01 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-30MR grades against the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and K-01 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and K-01.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older SZ-30MR will be behind in sensor innovation.