Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 23 months later than the K-7 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-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the K-7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and K-7 is 78 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and K-7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-7 will offer you more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge in sensor tech.