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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax K-7

 SP-810 UZ K-7 
IntroducedJuly 2011October 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 K-7 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-7

 SP-810 UZ K-7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
Pentax K-7 Sports photography advice
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax K-7 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-7
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax K-7
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax K-7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-07-27 2009-10-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 3200 2000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $599