Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Announced June 2011
- Updated by Pentax Q10
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On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-810 UZ was announced 2 months later than the Q and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax Q
| SP-810 UZ | Q |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
| Q | SP-810 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Q
| SP-810 UZ | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 | June 2011 | Same age | |
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers 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) and the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Q in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and Q is 78 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and Q.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Pentax Q |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2011-06-23 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 0.7fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $280 | $695 |