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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax KP

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax KP 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax KP Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 6 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SP-810 UZ KP 

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

 KP SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2011Newer by 67 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

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

 SP-810 UZ KP 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the KP.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and KP is 78 and 61 respectively.

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and KP.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Pentax KP Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
Pentax KP Sports photography details
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery life (390 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
environment sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (390 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax KP Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax KP Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax KP
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax KP
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-07-27 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 819200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $747