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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled at a similar time to the RZ18 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax RZ18

 SP-810 UZ RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 RZ18 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax RZ18

 SP-810 UZ RZ18 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external measurements 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 RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the RZ18.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and RZ18 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and RZ18.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (178 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography details
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition (178g)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax RZ18
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 178 gr (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 All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $210