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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 2 years later than the X70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax X70

 SP-620 UZ X70 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2009More recent by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 X70 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax X70

 SP-620 UZ X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the X70.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and X70 is 78 and 71 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and X70.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax X70
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging information
Pentax X70 Vlogging information
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax X70
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-03-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $200