Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax ist DS2

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax ist DS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 5 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR and the ist DS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and ist DS2 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and ist DS2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-30MR will deliver greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.