Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Launched January 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2011
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-610UZ was revealed 8 months before the RZ18 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax RZ18
| SP-610UZ | RZ18 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| RZ18 | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax RZ18
| SP-610UZ | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the RZ18.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and RZ18 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and RZ18.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
| 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 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 | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 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/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $210 |