Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q10 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
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-600 UZ was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Q10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax Q10
SP-600 UZ | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
Q10 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Q10
SP-600 UZ | Q10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got external 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 Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the Q10.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and Q10 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and Q10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $189 | $350 |