Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Launched January 2014
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Old Model is Pentax K-7
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-100 was brought out 3 years after the K-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-100 grades vs the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax K-5
SP-100 | K-5 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | December 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus SP-100
K-5 | SP-100 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-5
SP-100 | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 comes with outside 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-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 against the K-5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and K-5 is 63 and 60 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and K-5.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The SP-100 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more recent SP-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax K-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 594 grams (1.31 lb) | 740 grams (1.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 980 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $800 |