Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very close but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-100 was launched 8 months later than the K-5 IIs and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-100 grades versus the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-100 against the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and K-5 IIs is 63 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SP-100 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more modern SP-100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.