Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 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
- Announced January 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched January 2012
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-610UZ was released 12 months earlier than the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax VS20
SP-610UZ | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
VS20 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax VS20
SP-610UZ | VS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ against the VS20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and VS20 is 79 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and VS20.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
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 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 235g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $106 |