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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-x

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SP-565UZ was announced 11 months prior to the K-x so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SP-565UZ K-x 

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

 K-x SP-565UZ 
ReleasedDecember 2009January 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

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

 SP-565UZ K-x 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

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

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the K-x.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and K-x is 72 and 69 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and K-x.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-x will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Pentax K-x Travel photography info
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built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (1,900 shots)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-x Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K-x
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax K-x
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-12-23
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 580g (1.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 72
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 68 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $600