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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 20 months earlier than the Q10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Pentax Q10

 SP-610UZ Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Q10 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Q10

 SP-610UZ Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ against the Q10.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and Q10 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and Q10.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery power (270 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
Pentax Q10 Vlogging details
26
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Q10
 Olympus SP-610UZPentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Pentax Q10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 270 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $350