Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-1 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-100 was brought out 5 years earlier than the K-1 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-100 scores against the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 offers exterior 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 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 and the K-1 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and K-1 II is 63 and 55 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and K-1 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve more detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.