Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and K-01 is 69 and 76 respectively.

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.