Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K-x

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SP-610UZ was announced 13 months later than the K-x making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K-x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the K-x.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and K-x is 79 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and K-x.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.