Olympus 1s vs Pentax RZ10

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 1s vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 1s (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1s was introduced 3 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 1s grades vs the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s has external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1s vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1s compared to the RZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and RZ10 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and RZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1s using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher 1s should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.