Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K10D

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K10D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 5 years after the K10D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has exterior 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 K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the K10D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and K10D is 69 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and K10D.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-820UZ will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.