Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax RZ10

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 2 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-100 matches up versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 against the RZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and RZ10 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and RZ10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.