Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-800 UZ was announced 24 months before the VS20 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax VS20
SP-800 UZ | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
VS20 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax VS20
SP-800 UZ | VS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers physical measurements 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 VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the VS20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and VS20 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and VS20.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $270 | $106 |