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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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
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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 |