Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax KP

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 6 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the KP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and KP is 78 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and KP.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax KP will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.