Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-500
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-500 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
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-600 UZ was manufactured 4 years prior to the K-500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K-500
SP-600 UZ | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
K-500 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 46 months | |
Display dimensions | 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-500
SP-600 UZ | K-500 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides physical measurements 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-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the K-500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and K-500 is 69 and 64 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and K-500.
As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-500 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax K-500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 710 images |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $189 | $600 |