Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax Q

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SZ-30MR was brought out 3 months prior to the Q and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-30MR scores against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides outside 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 Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Pentax Q in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the Q.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and Q is 89 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and Q.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.