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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
Pentax K-5 II
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K-5 II

 SP-820UZ K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 K-5 II SP-820UZ 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2012Fresher by 9 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-5 II

 SP-820UZ K-5 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Street photography advice
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Pentax K-5 II
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good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 II
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relatively wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (22mm)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-5 II
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax K-5 II
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