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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push 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 X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 18 months after the X-5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up vs the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax X-5

 SP-100 X-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Olympus SP-100

 X-5 SP-100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax X-5

 SP-100 X-5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 compared to the X-5.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and X-5 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and X-5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer SP-100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
Pentax X-5 Street photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (594 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Pentax X-5 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Pentax X-5
53
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (594 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Pentax X-5
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (594g)
27
pretty wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition (595 grams)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax X-5
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax X-5
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax X-5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-29 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594g (1.31 lb) 595g (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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