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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax KP

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax KP 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax KP Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and KP (24MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 9 years prior to the KP which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 SP-565UZ KP 

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

 KP SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2009More modern by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

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

 SP-565UZ KP 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the KP.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and KP is 72 and 61 respectively.

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

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and KP.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will resolve extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Pentax KP Sports photography features
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
silent shooting (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery life (390 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
Pentax KP Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (390 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax KP
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax KP
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Pentax KP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 819200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 703g (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 life - 390 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $747