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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Renewed by Pentax K-50
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was launched 22 months before the K-30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax K-30

 SP-610UZ K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 K-30 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedOctober 2012January 2011More modern by 22 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-30

 SP-610UZ K-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the K-30.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and K-30 is 79 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and K-30.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-30 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Sports photography camera
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Pentax K-30 Travel photography details
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery pack (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
Pentax K-30 Vlogging features
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-30
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax K-30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax K-30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-10-29
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 650 gr (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1129
Other
Battery life 340 photos 410 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $525