Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax X70

Comparison of Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax X70 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax X70 ×
Olympus SP-610UZ ×
General
ModelPentax X70Olympus SP-610UZ
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberX70SP-610UZ
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112107
Width (mm)9973
Height (mm)8273
Weight (g)411405
Waterproof--
SuccessorPentax X90-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1214
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2256(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensPentax ED; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elementsOlympus lens; 13 Lenses in 10 Groups, 4 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 624.0028.00 - 616.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.005.00 - 110.00
Zoom ratio (x)2422
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.18 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4010
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 301 - 6
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.25
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 200K dots color LCD-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (50 - 6400), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* at 5MP or less)Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesLandscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, BacklightIntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Panorama, Magic Mode, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync w/ redeye
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description29.9¡¦ (wide, auto ISO), 16.7¡¦ (tele, auto ISO)ISO 1600: Wide: 0.98ft (0.3m) - 41.0ft (12.5m); Tele: 5.9ft (1.8m) - 20.7ft (6.3m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3359
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output)
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)170350
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI924 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline/lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; macos-x 10.1.2-10.5
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresTriple Shake Reduction technology includes Mechanical SR via CCD shift mechanism, Digital SR via high ISO, and Movie SRDual Mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization, AF Tracking, HD Video (720p), HDMI Output



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