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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2014
  • New Model is Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 6 years earlier than the K-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the K-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K-3

 SP-565UZ K-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 K-3 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2009Fresher by 63 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-3

 SP-565UZ K-3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the K-3.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and K-3 is 72 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and K-3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-3 will give you extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Pentax K-3 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery (560 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (560 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-3 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-3
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax K-3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax K-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 80
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 13.4
DXO Low light rating 68 1216
Other
Battery life - 560 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $400 $639