Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax 645D

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax 645D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 17 months later than the 645D which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax 645D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the 645D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and 645D is 78 and 50 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and 645D.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will show greater detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.