Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-600 UZ was manufactured 4 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax ist DL2
SP-600 UZ | ist DL2 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | January 2006 | Newer by 49 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
ist DL2 | SP-600 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax ist DL2
SP-600 UZ | ist DL2 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the ist DL2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and ist DL2 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and ist DL2.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SP-600 UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax ist DL2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2006-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $189 | - |