Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax E70

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 2 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the E70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and E70 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and E70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.