Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 5 years prior to the K-50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and K-50 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and K-50.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-50 will produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.