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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was launched within a month of the K-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax K-5

 SP-610UZ K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 K-5 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-5

 SP-610UZ K-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011December 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the K-5.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and K-5 is 79 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and K-5.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 Street photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Sports photography highlights
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 Vlogging highlights
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-5
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax K-5
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax K-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-12-18
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 740 gr (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 340 photos 980 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $800