Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-1
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-100 was manufactured 24 months before the K-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-100 scores vs the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax K-1
SP-100 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus SP-100
K-1 | SP-100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | January 2014 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-1
SP-100 | K-1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 features external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 against the K-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and K-1 is 63 and 55 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and K-1.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax K-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 594g (1.31 lbs) | 1010g (2.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 760 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Price at release | $400 | $1,499 |