Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K100D S
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Introduced June 2007
- Old Model is Pentax K100D
- Successor is Pentax K200D
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax K100D S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-565UZ was announced 19 months after the K100D S making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K100D S
SP-565UZ | K100D S | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | June 2007 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus SP-565UZ
K100D S | SP-565UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K100D S
SP-565UZ | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the K100D S.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and K100D S is 72 and 65 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and K100D S.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SP-565UZ will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SP-565UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax K100D Super |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2007-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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 | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
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 model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $400 | $520 |