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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was announced at a similar time to the W90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax W90

 SP-800 UZ W90 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 W90 SP-800 UZ 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax W90

 SP-800 UZ W90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has exterior 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 W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the W90.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and W90 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and W90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
Pentax W90 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax W90
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax W90
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
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
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $270 $120