Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5

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.

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.

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.

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.