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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

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

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was launched 9 months before the K-5 IIs so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 SP-820UZ K-5 IIs 

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

 K-5 IIs SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 9 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

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

 SP-820UZ K-5 IIs 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ has external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the K-5 IIs.

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

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and K-5 IIs is 69 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography advice
37
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (485g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
55
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (485 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
35
relatively wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (22mm)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (485g)
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax K-5 IIs
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-08-21 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
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 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1208
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $749