Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax ist DL2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-100 was revealed 8 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-100 grades against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax ist DL2
SP-100 | ist DL2 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2006 | More recent by 98 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus SP-100
ist DL2 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax ist DL2
SP-100 | ist DL2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 provides 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) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax ist DL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 vs the ist DL2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and ist DL2 is 63 and 69 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and ist DL2.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-100 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SP-100 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax ist DL2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2006-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 5 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 gr (1.31 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $400 | - |