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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the K-01 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax K-01

 SP-800 UZ K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 K-01 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedMay 2012February 2010More recent by 28 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-01

 SP-800 UZ K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the K-01.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and K-01 is 69 and 76 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and K-01.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Pentax K-01
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
more heavy than competitors in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (540 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery power (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (561 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (561g)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-01
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Pentax K-01
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life - 540 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $270 $899