Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-01

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was manufactured 21 months later than the K-01 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-100 grades against the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 versus the K-01.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and K-01 is 63 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and K-01.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SP-100 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The newer SP-100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.