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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K20D
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-610UZ was announced 4 years later than the K10D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-610UZ scores against the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax K10D

 SP-610UZ K10D 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2006More recent by 50 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 K10D SP-610UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K10D

 SP-610UZ K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside 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) while the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the K10D.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and K10D is 79 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and K10D.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-610UZ will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Pentax K10D Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Pentax K10D Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Pentax K10D Sports photography info
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
Pentax K10D Travel photography information
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
49
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
26
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K10D
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax K10D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax K10D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AEB
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 793g (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $700