Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 II
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

The SP-565UZ was manufactured 5 years before the K-5 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores against the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K-5 II
SP-565UZ | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus SP-565UZ
K-5 II | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-5 II
SP-565UZ | K-5 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the K-5 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and K-5 II is 72 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and K-5 II.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K-5 II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 760g (1.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 30 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | $830 |