Pentax K-500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      BrandPentaxOlympus
      ModelK-500SP-565UZ
      MSRPBody with 18-55mm kit lens: $599.95/£449.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,60064 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      ProcessorPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32643648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 17922560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth12-Bit24-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceiESP 2 Auto, One-Touch, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, and 3 Fluorescents), White Balance Compensation
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points11143
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 520 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.50"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps1.2 fps
      Flash Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1006.40 m ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessWireless Flash
      Exposure Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, My Mode, Exposure Compensation (ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps), Exposure Bracketing (5 frames), AE Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      DxO Low Light ISO108768
      DxO Color Depth23.718.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.110.1
      DxO Overall Score7930
      Video Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Dimensions130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 7.7 x 5.1"
      Power and Storage Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Battery Pack4 x AA4 x AA
      Battery Life710 shots
      Internal Storage48 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: xD Picture Card
      Other Pentax K-500 Olympus SP-565UZ
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secondsYes (12 or 2 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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