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Comparison of Olympus SP-620UZ and Pentax X70 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax X70 ×
Olympus SP-620UZ ×
General
ModelPentax X70Olympus SP-620UZ
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberX70SP-620UZ
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112110
Width (mm)9974
Height (mm)8274
Weight (g)411435
Waterproof--
SuccessorPentax X90-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1216
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)1.531.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
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)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)11-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 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; 12 Lenses in 9 Groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 624.0025.00 - 525.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)2421
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4020
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 30-
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
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/1500 - 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, BacklightScene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works
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)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)330
Included memory typeInternal-
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-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output)
  • 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)170-
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 Alkaline AAs
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 Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in silver and black.



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