Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax Q
SP-600 UZ | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
Q | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Revealed | June 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 16 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Q
SP-600 UZ | Q | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax Q | |
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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 |