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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-x

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was released 20 months after the K-x which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SP-810 UZ K-x 
AnnouncedJuly 2011December 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

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

 K-x SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

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

 SP-810 UZ K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

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

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the K-x.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and K-x is 78 and 69 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and K-x.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-x Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Pentax K-x
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
Pentax K-x Sports photography info
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Pentax K-x Travel photography features
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-x Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
Pentax K-x Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K-x
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax K-x
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax K-x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-07-27 2009-12-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 580 gr (1.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $600