Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-500
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-810 UZ was launched 3 years before the K-500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the K-500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax K-500
SP-810 UZ | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
K-500 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Released | November 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 28 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-500
SP-810 UZ | K-500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the K-500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and K-500 is 78 and 64 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and K-500.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-500 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax K-500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) | 646 gr (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 710 shots |
Battery type | - | AA |
Battery ID | Li-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $280 | $600 |