Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax Q7

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Q7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very comparable but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 3 years before the Q7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades against the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. 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) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ and the Q7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and Q7 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and Q7.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.