Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-620 UZ was unveiled 17 months earlier than the K-5 IIs which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the K-5 IIs with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax K-5 IIs
SP-620 UZ | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
K-5 IIs | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 17 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-5 IIs
SP-620 UZ | K-5 IIs | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the K-5 IIs.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and K-5 IIs is 78 and 60 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and K-5 IIs.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The older SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $199 | $749 |