Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K-x

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.