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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2014
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 4 years prior to the Q-S1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the Q-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ Q-S1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 Q-S1 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the Q-S1.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and Q-S1 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and Q-S1.
As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
46
 you can focus manually
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (203 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography highlights
40
 long zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
37
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (250 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography highlights
61
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (864mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
 lighter than competition (203 grams)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery power (250 per charge)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography factors
40
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
55
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging features
27
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic port
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (203g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax Q-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-27 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 203 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $250