Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E70

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 2 years after the E70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the E70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and E70 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and E70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.