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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 24 months prior to the WG-2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax WG-2

 SP-800 UZ WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 WG-2 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax WG-2

 SP-800 UZ WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the WG-2.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and WG-2 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and WG-2.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography highlights
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus SP-800 UZPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $270 $350