Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP 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
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Launched January 2017
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-820UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the KP and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax KP
SP-820UZ | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus SP-820UZ
KP | SP-820UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | August 2012 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax KP
SP-820UZ | KP | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the KP.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and KP is 69 and 61 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and KP.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax KP will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax KP |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) | 703 gr (1.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $299 | $747 |