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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 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
  • Launched January 2014
Pentax ist DL2
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax ist DL2

 SP-100 ist DL2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2006More recent by 98 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus SP-100

 ist DL2 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax ist DL2

 SP-100 ist DL2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
42
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (565 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Pentax ist DL2
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
lighter than competition (565 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
22
lighter than competition (565 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax ist DL2
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax ist DL2
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 -