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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Pentax K-7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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax K-5

 SP-810 UZ K-5 
LaunchedJuly 2011December 2010More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 K-5 SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-5

 SP-810 UZ K-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Pentax K-5 Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Sports photography highlights
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography information
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-5
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax K-5
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