Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Launched January 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- New Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-620 UZ was unveiled 13 months later than the K-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax K-5
SP-620 UZ | K-5 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | December 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
K-5 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-5
SP-620 UZ | K-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the K-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and K-5 is 78 and 60 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and K-5.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The fresher SP-620 UZ should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax K-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lbs) | 740 grams (1.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $199 | $800 |