Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 9 months prior to the Efina and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores against the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the Efina.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and Efina is 69 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and Efina.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SP-820UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.