Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax K100D

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.