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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax W80

 SP-810 UZ W80 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 W80 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax W80

 SP-810 UZ W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Pentax W80 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Pentax W80
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second low (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
61
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
40
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax W80
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax W80
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2009-06-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model Li-50B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $250