Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax KP

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.