Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K100D
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K100D 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
- Launched August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- New Model is Pentax K100D S
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K100D Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax K100D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-820UZ was launched 5 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-820UZ scores against the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax K100D
SP-820UZ | K100D | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | December 2006 | More recent by 70 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus SP-820UZ
K100D | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax K100D
SP-820UZ | K100D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides outer 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 K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax K100D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ against the K100D.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and K100D is 69 and 64 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and K100D.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-820UZ will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax K100D |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $299 | $0 |