Olympus 550WP vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 550WP versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the 550WP (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 550WP was revealed 5 years earlier than the K-5 IIs and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 550WP matches up versus the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 550WP versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 550WP and the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and K-5 IIs is 94 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 550WP with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.