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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Released January 2009
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 8 months prior to the K-7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K-7

 SP-565UZ K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 K-7 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedOctober 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-7

 SP-565UZ K-7 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outside 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-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ and the K-7.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and K-7 is 72 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and K-7.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will give greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Pentax K-7 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Pentax K-7 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Pentax K-7 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
good MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-7
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax K-7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-15 2009-10-02
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 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 6400 2000
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
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 61
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 10.6
DXO Low light rating 68 536
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 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
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