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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 6 months later than the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax RZ10

 SP-620 UZ RZ10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 RZ10 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax RZ10

 SP-620 UZ RZ10 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior 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 RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the RZ10.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and RZ10 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
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good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (178 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (178 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (178 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $199 $200