Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 Overview
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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K-50
SP-565UZ | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
K-50 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 59 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-50
SP-565UZ | K-50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 size comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Pentax-K-50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and K-50 is 72 and 63 respectively.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Pentax-K-50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Pentax-K-50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Pentax-K-50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 30 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $400 | $610 |