Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K-30
SP-820UZ | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
K-30 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-30
SP-820UZ | K-30 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | October 2012 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K-30 | |
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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 |