Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 13 months earlier than the Q10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the Q10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and Q10 is 78 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and Q10.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.