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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 4 years before the XG-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Pentax XG-1

          

          

            
 SP-810 UZ XG-1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

          

          

            
 XG-1 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2014July 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax XG-1

          

          

            
 SP-810 UZ XG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the XG-1.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and XG-1 is 78 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and XG-1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

            Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography advice
33
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
40
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Pentax XG-1 Street photography features
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
40
 long zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
45
 long zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (240 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
61
 decent MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (864mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
52
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (1248mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery power (240 per charge)
 more heavy than average in class (567g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
45
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery power (240 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging advice
27
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic socket
25
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (567g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Pentax XG-1
 Olympus SP-810 UZPentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Pentax XG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-27 2014-07-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 567g (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LB-060
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $599