Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
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 resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax RZ18
| SP-810 UZ | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | September 2011 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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).
Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax 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 |
