Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-r

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very close but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 3 years prior to the K-r which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the K-r with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outer dimensions 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-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ and the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and K-r is 72 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and K-r.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-r will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.