Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-S2

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 7 years before the K-S2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has physical 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-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the K-S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and K-S2 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and K-S2.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.