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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
Pentax K-5 II
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K-5 II

 SP-600 UZ K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 K-5 II SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010Newer by 40 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-5 II

 SP-600 UZ K-5 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography information
Pentax K-5 II Street photography information
36
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography info
29
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging advice
20
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax K-5 II
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