Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was revealed 19 months after the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with physical 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 I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the I-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and I-10 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and I-10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ should have an edge in sensor innovation.