Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-5

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very similar but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 10 months earlier than the K-5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the K-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and K-5 is 69 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and K-5.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-5 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.