Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K-500

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Pentax K-500. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

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).

See the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.