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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was released 2 years later than the P80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax P80

 SP-810 UZ P80 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P80 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax P80

 SP-810 UZ P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got outside dimensions 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 P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the P80.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and P80 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and P80.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax P80 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax P80
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $200