Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K100D

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K100D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was launched 4 years after the K100D which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the K100D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and K100D is 79 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and K100D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ should have a benefit in sensor innovation.