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
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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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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
SP-820UZ | 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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-vs-Pentax-K-01-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and K-01 is 69 and 76 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-vs-Pentax-K-01-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |