Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K100D S

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was launched 3 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the K100D S.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and K100D S is 89 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and K100D S.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will render more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-30MR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.