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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 4 months earlier than the K-5 IIs so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 SZ-16 iHS K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 K-5 IIs SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax K-5 IIs

 SZ-16 iHS K-5 IIs 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the K-5 IIs.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and K-5 IIs is 89 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-06-04
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 760g (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 980 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $749