Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W60
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W60 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W60 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W60, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was manufactured 19 months after the W60 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W60 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax W60
SP-610UZ | W60 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
W60 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax W60
SP-610UZ | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the W60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and W60 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and W60.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lb) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $300 |