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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
Pentax KP
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax KP

 SP-820UZ KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 KP SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2012Fresher by 53 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax KP

 SP-820UZ KP 
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and KP is 69 and 61 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
37
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (390 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Pentax KP
55
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (390 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
35
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax KP Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax KP
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax KP
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