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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2014
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-100 was announced 2 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-100 scores vs the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 SP-100 K-r 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2011More recent by 36 months

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

 K-r SP-100 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

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

 SP-100 K-r 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 compared to the K-r.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and K-r is 63 and 67 respectively.

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

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and K-r.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-100 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-r Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
Pentax K-r Street photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (594 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Pentax K-r Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
Pentax K-r Travel photography information
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (594g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
47
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Pentax K-r
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (594 grams)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-r
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax K-r
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax K-r
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-01-29 2011-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 gr (1.31 pounds) 598 gr (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $1,100