Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K10D

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.