Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K-50
SP-600 UZ | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
K-50 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 46 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-50
SP-600 UZ | K-50 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax K-50 | |
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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 |