Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-S1

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 4 years prior to the K-S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the K-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and K-S1 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and K-S1.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.