Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D

The following is a complete review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K100D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 5 years after the K100D which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the K100D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K100D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the K100D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and K100D is 78 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and K100D.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will offer you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ should have a benefit in sensor innovation.