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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Renewed by Pentax Q10
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 16 months earlier than the Q which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 SP-600 UZ Q 

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

 Q SP-600 UZ 
RevealedJune 2011February 2010More modern by 16 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

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

 SP-600 UZ Q 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the Q.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and Q is 69 and 93 respectively.

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

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and Q.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
36
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (180 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competition (180g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
29
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax Q
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Q
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax Q
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Pentax Q
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $189 $695