Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax 645D
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Released March 2010
- Refreshed by Pentax 645Z
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax 645D Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-100 was manufactured 3 years after the 645D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-100 matches up versus the 645D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax 645D
SP-100 | 645D | |||
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Released | January 2014 | March 2010 | Newer by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus SP-100
645D | SP-100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax 645D
SP-100 | 645D | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax 645D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 vs the 645D.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and 645D is 63 and 50 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and 645D.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax 645D will deliver extra detail due to its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax 645D |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7264 x 5440 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 pounds) | 1480 grams (3.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 800 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Price at release | $400 | $4,000 |