Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released June 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K10D
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very close but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
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The SP-800 UZ was announced 20 months later than the K20D making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the K20D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax K20D
SP-800 UZ | K20D | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2008 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
K20D | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax K20D
SP-800 UZ | K20D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the K20D.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Pentax-K20D-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and K20D is 69 and 59 respectively.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Pentax-K20D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and K20D.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K20D will result in greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SP-800 UZ should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Pentax-K20D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Pentax-K20D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax K20D |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $270 | $700 |