Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Photography Glossary Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-800 UZ was announced 3 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Pentax Q10
| SP-800 UZ | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
| Q10 | SP-800 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax Q10
| SP-800 UZ | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the Q10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and Q10 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and Q10.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Pentax Q10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-09-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $270 | $350 |