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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 3 years before the Efina which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax Efina

 SP-610UZ Efina 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Efina SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Efina

 SP-610UZ Efina 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the Efina.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and Efina is 79 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and Efina.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Pentax Efina Sports photography features
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Efina
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Efina
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Efina
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 405 grams (0.89 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 340 images 200 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $10