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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 13 months prior to the S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax S1

 SP-800 UZ S1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S1 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedMarch 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax S1

 SP-800 UZ S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outer 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 S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the S1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and S1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography details
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Pentax S1
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax S1
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax S1
24
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax S1
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $270 $174