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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax K100D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was released 3 years after the K100D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax K100D

 SP-600 UZ K100D 
IntroducedFebruary 2010December 2006Newer by 39 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 K100D SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K100D

 SP-600 UZ K100D 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax K100D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the K100D.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and K100D is 69 and 64 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and K100D.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-600 UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography information
Pentax K100D Street photography information
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
Pentax K100D Sports photography advice
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
Pentax K100D Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
42
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (660 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
Pentax K100D Landscape photography details
29
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D Vlogging factors
20
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
9
no video
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K100D
 Olympus SP-600 UZPentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Pentax K100D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-02-02 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $189 $0