Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-810 UZ was introduced 8 months later than the K-5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax K-5
SP-810 UZ | K-5 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | December 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
K-5 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-5
SP-810 UZ | K-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got physical dimensions 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-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the K-5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and K-5 is 78 and 60 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and K-5.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime II |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 740 grams (1.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $800 |