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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 19 months prior to the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax RZ18

 SP-800 UZ RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 RZ18 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax RZ18

 SP-800 UZ RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the RZ18.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and RZ18 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and RZ18.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
61
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax RZ18
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Pentax Optio RZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
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 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-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $270 $210