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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-r

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-r Overview

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.

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

 SP-610UZ K-r 

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

 K-r SP-610UZ 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

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

 SP-610UZ K-r 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

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

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).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-r Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Pentax K-r Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Sports photography camera
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
low battery (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Pentax K-r
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
47
built-in flash
low battery (470 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K-r
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
low battery (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Pentax K-r Vlogging info
26
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-r
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax K-r
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax K-r
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 598 gr (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life 340 images 470 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $1,100