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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very well matched but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-100 was released 12 months earlier than the K-S2 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-100 matches up against the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax K-S2

 SP-100 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus SP-100

 K-S2 SP-100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-S2

 SP-100 K-S2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 against the K-S2.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and K-S2 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-100 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Street photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (594 grams)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
low battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography details
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
77
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (594 grams)
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-S2
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax K-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax K-S2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-29 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 lb) 678g (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 410 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $581