Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 II

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.