Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-70

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.