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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-r

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

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

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-r Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 13 months prior to the K-r making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 SP-800 UZ K-r 

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

 K-r SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedMarch 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

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

 SP-800 UZ K-r 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the K-r.

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

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and K-r is 69 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and K-r.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-r Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Pentax K-r Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax K-r Travel photography advice
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
built-in flash
not so great battery power (470 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax K-r Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax K-r
24
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-r
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax K-r
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Pentax K-r
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Number of focus points 143 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 598 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
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