Olympus SH-2 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SH-2 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 SH-2 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was brought out 3 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SH-2 matches up versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications 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 SH-2 vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 against the RZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and RZ10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and RZ10.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.