Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax 645D
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Launched July 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Released March 2010
- Refreshed by Pentax 645Z
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax 645D Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax 645D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax 645D
SP-810 UZ | 645D | |||
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Released | July 2011 | March 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
645D | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax 645D
SP-810 UZ | 645D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax 645D |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/125 secs |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
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 | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 1480 gr (3.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 800 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Cost at launch | $280 | $4,000 |