Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax E85

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was released 5 months later than the E85 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and E85 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and E85.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.