Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax P70
SP-800 UZ | P70 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | March 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
P70 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax P70
SP-800 UZ | P70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |