Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K110D

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K110D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 5 years after the K110D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the K110D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and K110D is 78 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and K110D.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SP-620 UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.