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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax Efina

 SP-820UZ Efina 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Efina SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2012More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax Efina

 SP-820UZ Efina 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (485g)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
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incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax Efina Landscape photography factors
35
really wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Pentax Efina Vlogging information
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really wide (22mm)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax Efina
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-21 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 200 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $10