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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released May 2006
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K110D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and K110D (6MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 2 years after the K110D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-565UZ grades against the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax K110D

 SP-565UZ K110D 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2006Newer by 33 months
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 K110D SP-565UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K110D

 SP-565UZ K110D 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K110D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the K110D.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and K110D is 72 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and K110D.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SP-565UZ will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SP-565UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax K110D Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Pentax K110D Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Pentax K110D Travel photography details
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K110D
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you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K110D as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
9
no video
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax K110D
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax K110D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax K110D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-15 2006-05-22
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of 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 display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 413g (0.91 pounds) 585g (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $1,000