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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax KP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 8 years earlier than the KP which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax KP

 SP-800 UZ KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 KP SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2010Newer by 85 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax KP

 SP-800 UZ KP 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outside 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 KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the KP.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and KP is 69 and 61 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and KP.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-800 UZ having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax KP will offer you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography details
Pentax KP Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography information
Pentax KP Street photography information
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (390 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax KP
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (390 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery pack (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
Pentax KP Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax KP
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Pentax KP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 819200
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 12 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 703 gr (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $270 $747