Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S2
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced February 2010
- Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Announced February 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-S1

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax K-S2
SP-800 UZ | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
K-S2 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-S2
SP-800 UZ | K-S2 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K-S2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact 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 | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 678g (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $270 | $581 |