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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
Pentax Efina
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax Efina

 SP-800 UZ Efina 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 Efina SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Efina

 SP-800 UZ Efina 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography features
Pentax Efina Sports photography features
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
Pentax Efina Travel photography features
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
24
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Efina
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax Efina
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