Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax E90

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax E90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced within a month of the E90 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and E90 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and E90.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.