Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax P80
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax P80 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
- Introduced August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced August 2009
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In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax P80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-820UZ was released 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax P80
| SP-820UZ | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| P80 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax P80
| SP-820UZ | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ and the P80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and P80 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and P80.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax P80 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio P80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio P80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.6-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 485g (1.07 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $299 | $200 |