Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-r

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.