Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-620UZ and Pentax X70

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

Attribute
Olympus SP-620UZ ×
Pentax X70 ×
General
ModelOlympus SP-620UZPentax X70
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSP-620UZX70
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20122009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110112
Width (mm)7499
Height (mm)7482
Weight (g)435411
Waterproof--
Successor-Pentax X90
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1612
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.53
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-11
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 12 Lenses in 9 Groups, 3 AsphericalPentax ED; 14 elements in 11 groups with 4 asph. and 3 ED elements
1↑Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 525.0026.00 - 624.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)2124
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2040
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 30
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF type; 200K dots color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (50 - 6400), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (* at 5MP or less)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • d
  • daylight
  • fluorescent (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/4000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesScene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire WorksLandscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync w/ redeye
Flash range description-29.9¡¦ (wide, auto ISO), 16.7¡¦ (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)033
Included memory type-Internal
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)
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • dc input
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 factor4 x AAProprietary D-LI92
Usable battery types
  • alkaline/lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility-
  • windows 2000/xp/vista; macos-x 10.1.2-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in silver and black.Triple Shake Reduction technology includes Mechanical SR via CCD shift mechanism, Digital SR via high ISO, and Movie SR



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