Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax H90
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax H90 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax H90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-800 UZ was unveiled around the same time to the H90 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax H90
SP-800 UZ | H90 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
H90 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax H90
SP-800 UZ | H90 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features external 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 H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the H90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and H90 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and H90.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.

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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 ID | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $270 | $150 |