Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D S
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Introduced June 2007
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D
- Successor is Pentax K200D

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D S Overview
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.

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax K100D S
SP-620 UZ | K100D S | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2007 | More recent by 56 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
K100D S | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax K100D S
SP-620 UZ | K100D S | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax K100D Super |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2007-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lb) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $520 |