Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-3
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-565UZ was brought out 7 years prior to the K-3 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the K-3 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K-3 II
SP-565UZ | K-3 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Olympus SP-565UZ
K-3 II | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 76 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-3 II
SP-565UZ | K-3 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside 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-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the K-3 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and K-3 II is 72 and 59 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and K-3 II.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-3 II will produce greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K-3 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2015-04-23 |
Physical type | 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 | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect 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) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 800 grams (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 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 720 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Price at launch | $400 | $829 |