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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 13 months after the X90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax X90

 SP-810 UZ X90 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 X90 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax X90

 SP-810 UZ X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. 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 X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the X90.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and X90 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and X90.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Pentax X90 Portrait photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Pentax X90 Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Pentax X90 Sports photography features
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax X90 Travel photography advice
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax X90 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax X90 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
23
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax X90
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax X90
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-L106
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $350