Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and Q-S1 is 78 and 92 respectively.

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.