Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.