Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-r

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very close but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 2 months earlier than the K-r so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the K-r.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and K-r is 79 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and K-r.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-610UZ will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.