Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 10 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the K-1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and K-1 II is 72 and 55 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and K-1 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.