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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K-1 II

 SP-565UZ K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 K-1 II SP-565UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-1 II

 SP-565UZ K-1 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than others (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (4.4 fps)
low battery pack (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
weather proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (670 CIPA)
more heavy than others (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,010 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 670 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch price $400 $1,737