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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 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-500
(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
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Pentax K-500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 22 months earlier than the K-500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax K-500

 SP-620 UZ K-500 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 K-500 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 22 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-500

 SP-620 UZ K-500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the K-500.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and K-500 is 78 and 64 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and K-500.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
Pentax K-500 Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
above average ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
Pentax K-500 Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (710 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax K-500
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
better than average battery pack (710 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (710 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax K-500 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K-500
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax K-500
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax K-500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-01-10 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 51600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 646 grams (1.42 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1087
Other
Battery life - 710 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
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
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $600