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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase 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-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-100 was announced 3 months later than the K-50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-100 grades against the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax K-50

 SP-100 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus SP-100

 K-50 SP-100 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-50

 SP-100 K-50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014November 2013Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 features outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 and the K-50.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and K-50 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and K-50.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SP-100 provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
Pentax K-50 Street photography advice
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (594 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Travel photography highlights
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (594g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than average (650g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
Pentax K-50 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (594g)
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (650g)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-50
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax K-50
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax K-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-01-29 2013-11-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME M
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 51600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI109
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $610