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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very comparable but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 3 months after the K-01 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K-01

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 K-01 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-01

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ K-01 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the K-01.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and K-01 is 69 and 76 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and K-01.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-01 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
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 good MP (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
74
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
37
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 no articulating screen
 heavier than others in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Sports photography highlights
33
 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good MP (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (540 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
55
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
 better than average battery life (540 per charge)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 heavier than others in class (561 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
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 quite wide (22mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 good MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
25
 quite wide (22mm)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (485g)
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 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than others in class (561 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-01
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax K-01
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-05-30
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $899