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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 6 months before the RZ10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax RZ10

 SP-610UZ RZ10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 RZ10 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax RZ10

 SP-610UZ RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the RZ10.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and RZ10 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and RZ10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography advice
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 178 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $200