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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 6 years prior to the K-S2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K-S2

 SP-600 UZ K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 K-S2 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-S2

 SP-600 UZ K-S2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the K-S2.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and K-S2 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and K-S2.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Pentax K-S2 Street photography features
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.4 frames/s)
low battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proofing
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (678g)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K-S2
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Pentax K-S2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 678 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $189 $581