Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-30

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 9 months before the K-30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the K-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and K-30 is 78 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and K-30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.