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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 17 months before the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax RZ10

 SP-800 UZ RZ10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 RZ10 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax RZ10

 SP-800 UZ RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the RZ10.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and RZ10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and RZ10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (178 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (178 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (178 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $270 $200