Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K110D

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 3 years after the K110D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the K110D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K110D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the K110D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and K110D is 69 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and K110D.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger SP-800 UZ will have an advantage in sensor technology.