Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The SP-565UZ was brought out 5 years before the K-5 IIs which is quite a serious difference 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-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the K-5 IIs in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K-5 IIs
SP-565UZ | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus SP-565UZ
K-5 IIs | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-5 IIs
SP-565UZ | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outer measurements 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 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the K-5 IIs.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and K-5 IIs is 72 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and K-5 IIs.
All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
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 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Form of battery | - | 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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $400 | $749 |