Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax S1

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 24 months after the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XZ-10 grades vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 offers external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 vs the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax S1 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.