Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q

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.

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.

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.

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.