Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-5 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

The SP-600 UZ was introduced 4 years before the K-5 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K-5 II
SP-600 UZ | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
K-5 II | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 40 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-5 II
SP-600 UZ | K-5 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the K-5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and K-5 II is 69 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and K-5 II.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-5 II will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax K-5 II |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $189 | $830 |