Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
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.
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 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-01
SP-820UZ | K-01 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | May 2012 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K-01 | |
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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 |