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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax I-10

 SP-810 UZ I-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 I-10 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax I-10

 SP-810 UZ I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax I-10
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $310