Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax MX-1
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax MX-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-810 UZ was revealed 23 months earlier than the MX-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax MX-1
SP-810 UZ | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
MX-1 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax MX-1
SP-810 UZ | MX-1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the MX-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and MX-1 is 78 and 84 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and MX-1.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 391 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $280 | $400 |