Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-S2

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was released 5 years earlier than the K-S2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the K-S2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and K-S2 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and K-S2.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.