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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed very close to the S1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ S1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 S1 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ and the S1.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and S1 is 79 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and S1.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
28
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
35
 manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Pentax S1
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Pentax S1
39
 great zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
61
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great zoom (616mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
42
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax S1 Vlogging factors
26
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax S1
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-03-02
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 gr (0.89 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 260 shots
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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $174