Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax I-10

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 24 months later than the I-10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the I-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and I-10 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and I-10.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.