Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Announced June 2013
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-800 UZ was brought out 4 years before the Efina which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax Efina
SP-800 UZ | Efina | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Efina | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | February 2010 | More modern by 40 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Efina
SP-800 UZ | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the Efina.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and Efina is 69 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and Efina.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Efina |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lb) | 91 grams (0.20 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $270 | $10 |