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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • New Model is Pentax KF
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 6 years prior to the K-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax K-70

 SP-610UZ K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 K-70 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2016January 2011Fresher by 66 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-70

 SP-610UZ K-70 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the K-70.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and K-70 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and K-70.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-70 will result in extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Pentax K-70 Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Pentax K-70 Sports photography information
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax K-70 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (410 shots)
more heavy than competitors (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
more heavy than competitors (688g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-70
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax K-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $649