Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very well matched but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe SP-820UZ was manufactured 9 months before the K-5 II and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K-5 II
SP-820UZ | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus SP-820UZ
K-5 II | SP-820UZ | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | August 2012 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-5 II
SP-820UZ | K-5 II | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the K-5 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and K-5 II is 69 and 60 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and K-5 II.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K-5 II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 lbs) | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $299 | $830 |