Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X-5

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 3 years earlier than the X-5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers 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 X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the X-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and X-5 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and X-5.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.