Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax K10D
SP-610UZ | K10D | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | December 2006 | More recent by 50 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus SP-610UZ
K10D | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax K10D
SP-610UZ | K10D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax K10D | |
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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 |