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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 5 months later than the K-7 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K-7

 SP-600 UZ K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 K-7 SP-600 UZ 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-7

 SP-600 UZ K-7 
LaunchedFebruary 2010October 2009Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the K-7.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and K-7 is 69 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and K-7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography info
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
36
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Sports photography highlights
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
Pentax K-7 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography info
29
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
77
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Pentax K-7 Vlogging info
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-7
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax K-7
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Pentax K-7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $189 $599