Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-r Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 5 months after the K-r so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax K-r
SP-810 UZ | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
K-r | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-r
SP-810 UZ | K-r | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got external 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-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the K-r.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and K-r is 78 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and K-r.
All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax K-r |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
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 | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 598g (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $280 | $1,100 |