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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax K-50
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax K-50

 SP-610UZ K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 K-50 SP-610UZ 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-50

 SP-610UZ K-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Pentax K-50 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax K-50 Travel photography advice
61
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax K-50 Vlogging advice
26
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-50
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax K-50
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