Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax H90

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax H90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 19 months after the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax H90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and H90 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and H90.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ provides an edge in sensor tech.