Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-5

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very similar but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 3 months after the K-5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with physical 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 K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the K-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and K-5 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and K-5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier.