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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Superseded the Pentax K-1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SP-820UZ was announced 6 years before the K-1 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K-1 II

 SP-820UZ K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 K-1 II SP-820UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2012Fresher by 67 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-1 II

 SP-820UZ K-1 II 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the K-1 II.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and K-1 II is 69 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will produce greater detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
86
has manual focus
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
Pentax K-1 II Street photography details
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (485g)
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography details
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long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.4 frames per second)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography factors
55
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
environment sealing
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (22mm)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (485g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-21 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 670 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $299 $1,737