Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-30

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

The SP-610UZ was announced 3 years prior to the K-50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ scores against the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax K-50
SP-610UZ | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
K-50 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-50
SP-610UZ | K-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and K-50 is 79 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and K-50.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-50 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
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 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 410 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $299 | $610 |