Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K-50

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 15 months prior to the K-50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has physical dimensions 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-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ and the K-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and K-50 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and K-50.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-50 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.