Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax Q7

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 24 months earlier than the Q7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features 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 Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax Q7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the Q7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and Q7 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and Q7.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.