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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively similar but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-100 was introduced 8 months after the K-5 II and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up vs the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax K-5 II

 SP-100 K-5 II 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2013Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus SP-100

 K-5 II SP-100 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-5 II

 SP-100 K-5 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 offers 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) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 vs the K-5 II.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and K-5 II is 63 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and K-5 II.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The SP-100 includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 II
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Pentax K-5 II
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography advice
53
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (594g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax K-5 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-01-29 2013-06-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lb) 760 grams (1.68 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 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 980 photographs
Battery style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $830