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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax Q7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 4 years prior to the Q7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax Q7

 SP-600 UZ Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Q7 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Q7

 SP-600 UZ Q7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the Q7.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and Q7 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and Q7.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
Pentax Q7 Street photography details
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (200g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than others (200 grams)
flash built-in
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
29
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
20
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Q7
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax Q7
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Pentax Q7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-08-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots One One
Launch price $189 $480