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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Updated by Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 5 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax K-1

 SP-810 UZ K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 K-1 SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2011More recent by 55 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-1

 SP-810 UZ K-1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the K-1.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and K-1 is 78 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and K-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-1 will offer you more detail with its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Pentax K-1 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Sports photography camera
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.4 fps)
terrible battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 Travel photography information
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
53
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-1
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax K-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax K-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-07-27 2016-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single 2
Retail pricing $280 $1,499