Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-50

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 3 years prior to the K-50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and K-50 is 78 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and K-50.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-50 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.