Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-x
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed February 2010
- New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Introduced December 2009
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-x Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very similar but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-800 UZ was announced 2 months later than the K-x which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax K-x
SP-800 UZ | K-x | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
K-x | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-x
SP-800 UZ | K-x | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | December 2009 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the K-x.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and K-x is 69 and 69 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and K-x.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K-x |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 1000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 580 gr (1.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1900 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $270 | $600 |