Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax E70

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 14 months after the E70 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and E70 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and E70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-600 UZ to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-600 UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.