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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K20D
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K10D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 3 years after the K10D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K10D

 SP-600 UZ K10D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010December 2006More modern by 39 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 K10D SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K10D

 SP-600 UZ K10D 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides physical 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 K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the K10D.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and K10D is 69 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and K10D.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SP-600 UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax K10D Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Pentax K10D Street photography features
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
Pentax K10D Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
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pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K10D
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Pentax K10D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-02-02 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lb) 793 gr (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $189 $700