Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-01

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.