Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-30

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.