Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 2 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and W80 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and W80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.