Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-r Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-600 UZ was announced 13 months earlier than the K-r which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K-r
SP-600 UZ | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
K-r | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-r
SP-600 UZ | K-r | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the K-r.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and K-r is 69 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and K-r.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax K-r |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) | 598 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $189 | $1,100 |