Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Announced January 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-610UZ was introduced 12 months later than the E90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax E90
SP-610UZ | E90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
E90 | SP-610UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E90
SP-610UZ | E90 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside 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 E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the E90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and E90 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and E90.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio E90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 6cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $299 | $100 |