Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-3 II

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax K-3 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was announced 14 months prior to the K-3 II making them a generation away 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-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-100 grades vs the K-3 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax K-3 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 against the K-3 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and K-3 II is 63 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and K-3 II.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-100 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.