Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax Q10

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was manufactured 18 months prior to the Q10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the Q10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and Q10 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.