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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K10D
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K20D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 3 years after the K20D which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the K20D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax K20D

 SP-810 UZ K20D 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2008More modern by 38 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 K20D SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K20D

 SP-810 UZ K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outer 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) whilst the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax K20D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the K20D.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and K20D is 78 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and K20D.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K20D will deliver extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Pentax K20D Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Pentax K20D Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
Pentax K20D Sports photography info
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Pentax K20D Travel photography info
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax K20D Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax K20D
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax K20D
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-07-27 2008-06-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery model Li-50B D-LI50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $700