Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-01
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-01 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Revealed May 2012
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-810 UZ was brought out 10 months prior to the K-01 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax K-01
SP-810 UZ | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
K-01 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 10 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-01
SP-810 UZ | K-01 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the K-01.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and K-01 is 78 and 76 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and K-01.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax K-01 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 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, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 561 grams (1.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 540 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $280 | $899 |