Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.