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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled within a month of the RZ10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax RZ10

 SP-810 UZ RZ10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 RZ10 SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax RZ10

 SP-810 UZ RZ10 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the RZ10.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and RZ10 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and RZ10.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (178 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 178 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $200