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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 5 months before the Q which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SP-610UZ Q 

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

 Q SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

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

 SP-610UZ Q 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the Q.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and Q is 79 and 93 respectively.

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and Q.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Pentax Q
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
Pentax Q Sports photography advice
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competitors in class (180g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (230 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Q
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Q
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 340 photos 230 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $695