Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed March 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SZ-30MR was announced 14 months after the I-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Pentax I-10
SZ-30MR | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
I-10 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax I-10
SZ-30MR | I-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys external measurements 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 I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the I-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and I-10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and I-10.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-03-02 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $279 | $310 |