Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was released 6 years before the K-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the K-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and K-1 is 79 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and K-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.