Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax P80
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax P80 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-610UZ was released 18 months later than the P80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax P80
| SP-610UZ | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| P80 | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax P80
| SP-610UZ | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the P80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and P80 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and P80.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax P80 Specifications
| Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio P80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio P80 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.6-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| 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 shots | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI68 |
| 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 |
| Price at release | $299 | $200 |
