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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63 Imaging
58 Features
65 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-30
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 22 months before the K-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax K-50

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ K-50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 K-50 SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2012More modern by 22 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-50

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ K-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outer dimensions 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-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the K-50.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and K-50 is 78 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and K-50.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
74
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Street photography highlights
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (51,600)
 no moving screen
 more heavy than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
48
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
67
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
61
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition (650g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography information
41
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
74
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (51,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Pentax K-50 Vlogging features
28
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
28
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competition (650g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-50
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax K-50
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax K-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-01-10 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 51600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 650 gr (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $610