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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
Pentax K-S1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax K-S1

 SP-800 UZ K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 K-S1 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2010More recent by 55 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-S1

 SP-800 UZ K-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Pentax K-S1
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (558 grams)
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography factors
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than average (558 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (410 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (558g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-S1
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax K-S1
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