Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X-5

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 13 months before the X-5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in 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) while the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the X-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and X-5 is 78 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and X-5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax X-5 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.