Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released October 2012
- Successor is Pentax K-50
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-30 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax K-30
SP-620 UZ | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
K-30 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | October 2012 | January 2012 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-30
SP-620 UZ | K-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax K-30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $199 | $525 |