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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was announced 8 years prior to the K-70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K-70

 SP-565UZ K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 K-70 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJune 2016January 2009Fresher by 90 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-70

 SP-565UZ K-70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the K-70.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and K-70 is 72 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and K-70.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-70 will result in greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography factors
39
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Pentax K-70 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competitors (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Pentax K-70
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (410 shots)
heavier than competitors (688g)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
71
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
heavier than competitors (688g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-70
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax K-70
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax K-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-15 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 688 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $649