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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
Pentax K-5
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K-7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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax K-5

 SP-620 UZ K-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012December 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 K-5 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-5

 SP-620 UZ K-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
Pentax K-5 Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography info
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-5
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax K-5
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