Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP 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
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax KP
SP-610UZ | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus SP-610UZ
KP | SP-610UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | January 2011 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax KP
SP-610UZ | KP | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and KP is 79 and 61 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax KP | |
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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 |