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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q Key Specs

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

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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.

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

 SP-800 UZ Q 

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

 Q SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedJune 2011February 2010Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

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

 SP-800 UZ Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
Pentax Q Street photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax Q
47
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (230 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography information
Pentax Q Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax Q
24
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (180g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q Specifications

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