Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D S

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 4 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the K100D S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and K100D S is 78 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and K100D S.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.