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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60 Imaging
58 Features
83 Overall
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

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.

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

		

		

			
 SP-100 K-5 IIs 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 K-5 IIs SP-100 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 SP-100 K-5 IIs 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
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).
Analyze the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and K-5 IIs is 63 and 60 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs 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 IIs
44
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
74
 manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography advice
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (594g)
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
79
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography features
53
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (594g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
 environment proof
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography factors
47
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
79
 manual focus
 change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 IIs
29
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone port
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (594 grams)
33
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes external mic port
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax K-5 IIs
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-01-29 2013-06-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 594g (1.31 pounds) 760g (1.68 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 330 images 980 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $749