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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-30
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 4 years earlier than the K-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K-50

 SP-600 UZ K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 K-50 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 46 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-50

 SP-600 UZ K-50 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the K-50.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and K-50 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and K-50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-50 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Pentax K-50 Street photography features
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than average (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
Pentax K-50 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (410 shots)
heavier than average (650 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
29
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
20
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than average (650 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-50
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax K-50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Pentax K-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 51600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $189 $610