Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-S1

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was announced 4 years earlier than the K-S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has exterior 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-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the K-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and K-S1 is 79 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and K-S1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S1 will offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.