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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax P70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 12 months later than the P70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax P70

 SP-800 UZ P70 
RevealedFebruary 2010March 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 P70 SP-800 UZ 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax P70

 SP-800 UZ P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the P70.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and P70 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and P70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SP-800 UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
Pentax P70 Travel photography features
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good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (155g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax P70
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax P70
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Pentax Optio P70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $270 $200