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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SP-610UZ was unveiled 7 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the KP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 SP-610UZ KP 

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

 KP SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2011Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

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

 SP-610UZ KP 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the KP.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and KP is 79 and 61 respectively.

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and KP.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will give you more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax KP Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent mode (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (390 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Pentax KP Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax KP Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax KP
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax KP
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 703 gr (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 390 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $747