Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-S1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.