Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax X-5

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 19 months earlier than the X-5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the X-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and X-5 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and X-5.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.