Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax MX-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 17 months earlier than the MX-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got physical 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 MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and MX-1 is 78 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and MX-1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.