Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax X70

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 12 months after the X70 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and X70 is 69 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and X70.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-800 UZ is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.