Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K-5 IIs
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus SP-820UZ
K-5 IIs | SP-820UZ | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | August 2012 | More modern by 9 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-5 IIs
SP-820UZ | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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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 |