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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax Q10

 SP-810 UZ Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Q10 SP-810 UZ 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2011More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Q10

 SP-810 UZ Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Q10
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax Q10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax Q10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-27 2012-09-10
Physical type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $350