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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
Pentax VS20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax VS20

 SP-800 UZ VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 VS20 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax VS20

 SP-800 UZ VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
Pentax VS20 Street photography advice
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Pentax VS20 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
Pentax VS20 Travel photography info
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (235g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax VS20
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax Optio VS20
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