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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Updated by Pentax K-50
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax K-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very well matched but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 2 months before the K-30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-820UZ grades against the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K-30

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ K-30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 K-30 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-30

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ K-30 
LaunchedAugust 2012October 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ against the K-30.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and K-30 is 69 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and K-30.
All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-30 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax K-30 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent MP (14MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
74
 manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
Pentax K-30 Street photography information
37
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competitors (485g)
68
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Pentax K-30 Sports photography information
33
 great zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
67
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
 terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax K-30 as a Travel photography camera
55
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors (485 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
 environment proofing
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 terrible battery pack (410 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax K-30
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 rather wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
73
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-30 Vlogging highlights
25
 rather wide (22mm)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (485 grams)
30
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-30
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax K-30
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax K-30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-10-29
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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 Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1129
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $525