Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S2

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 6 years earlier than the K-S2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the K-S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and K-S2 is 69 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and K-S2.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.