Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E70

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and E70 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and E70.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.