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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 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 X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 2 years later than the X70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax X70

 SP-810 UZ X70 
IntroducedJuly 2011March 2009More recent by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 X70 SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax X70

 SP-810 UZ X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the X70.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and X70 is 78 and 71 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and X70.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Pentax X70 Travel photography features
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X70 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Pentax X70
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax X70
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-27 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $200