Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.