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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very comparable but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 3 years before the K-S1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax K-S1

 SP-620 UZ K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 K-S1 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-S1

 SP-620 UZ K-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the K-S1.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and K-S1 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and K-S1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
Pentax K-S1 Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (558 grams)
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
69
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography information
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography information
61
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (558 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (410 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (558g)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-S1
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax K-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax K-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-08-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 558g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $339