Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-30

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was released 15 months earlier than the K-30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and K-30 is 78 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and K-30.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-30 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.