Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Replacement is Pentax Q10
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-800 UZ was brought out 16 months before the Q making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax Q
SP-800 UZ | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Q | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | June 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Q
SP-800 UZ | Q | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax Q in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the Q.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and Q is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and Q.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Q |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $270 | $695 |