Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched September 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-610UZ was released 16 months after the E85 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax E85
SP-610UZ | E85 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | September 2009 | More modern by 16 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
E85 | SP-610UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E85
SP-610UZ | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got external 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) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the E85.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and E85 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and E85.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $0 |