Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Updated by Pentax K-S2
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-800 UZ was brought out 5 years prior to the K-S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the K-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax K-S1
SP-800 UZ | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
K-S1 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | February 2010 | More recent by 55 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-S1
SP-800 UZ | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the K-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and K-S1 is 69 and 69 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and K-S1.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K-S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 558 grams (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $270 | $339 |